Head of English

Haltwhistle Community Campus is embarking on a journey to join the Bright Tribe Trust and is seeking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic Head of English, who is passionate about giving young people the opportunity to learn in new and innovative ways, developing their skills and delivering real opportunities for their future.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within Bright Tribe Trust a growing multi academy trust which, together with its sister trust Adventure Learning Academy Trust, works with schools in the north west, south east and south west of England and is currently setting up a new hub in the north east.

Bright Tribe is passionate about giving young people the opportunity to learn in new and innovative ways, to develop their skills and to deliver real opportunities for their future. Bright Tribe schools are fully comprehensive and inclusive, with a strong focus on personalisation. They are places where young people will thrive irrespective of their background, socio-economic status, or learning needs.

Haltwhistle Community Campus is situated in the picturesque town of Haltwhistle, claiming to be the town at the centre of Britain! Nestling beside the River South Tyne, Haltwhistle is the closest town to the stunning central section of the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage site and the Northumberland National Park.

We are looking for a Head of English who:

• is able to support staff to develop an inspiring and engaging English curriculum
• will coach, mentor and develop staff teaching English
• has the desire and capacity to lead English
• has experience of working successfully and co-operatively as part of a team

If you share our vision and would like to work with us to make a significant difference to the lives of children, we would like to hear from you.

To view the academy website, please visit: http://www.haltwhistlecommunitycampus.co.uk/

For further information, job specification and to apply please visit: http://brighttribe.org.uk/work-with-us/recruitment/jobs-academies/

Start date: January 2017

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Haltwistle Community Campus and Bright Tribe Trust is an equal opportunities employer.