KS5 English Lead
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy
Crayford, Kent/South East London
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + OLW + TLR2
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 9 March 2018
Job overview
KS5 English Lead
Full time, Permanent
MPS/UPS + OLW + TLR2
Start date: September 2018
The Federation and Academy
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford Academy is a large all-through school of over 1600 children that takes pride in getting to know pupils and parents; working in partnership to get the best possible academic results for children and providing an education for character that is synonymous with the Haberdashers’ ethos. Our school opened in 2009, and our facilities for learning and recreation are first class, purpose built and safe. We provide targeted support and a broad education to enable each and every one of our students to reach their full potential and to grow into well-rounded members of our community. We Offer education across all key stages which has consistently been judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted, most recently in December 2014.
Facilities at the school are first class, from the building itself to the resources which support the delivery of a broad curriculum including an extremely popular and well maintained Learning Resource Centre. Our playing fields, gymnasium, drama theatre and ICT facilities all contribute to ensuring we deliver an education for character, a feature of all Haberdashers’ schools that is part of our DNA. Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford Academy is 30 minutes from London Bridge by train and the school’s proximity to the capital is a strong factor in enabling teachers to enhance the cultural experience for our pupils through enrichment activities.
The Federation currently comprises three all-through schools and one free primary school, which totals over 5,000 students and 600 staff. The scale of expertise and leadership across our Federation gives us enormous capacity. It is this capacity that has resulted in the success of the Federation, and it is this capacity that allows us to mount new ventures and allows our staff to take on new opportunities and rapid development trajectories.
The Role and Candidate
We are looking to appoint an outstanding English Specialist with excellent subject knowledge to lead our growing KS5 English provision and inspire students in Year 11 to select English Literature A level and prepare their journey beyond KS5 for further studies at University.
You will join a dynamic and forward thinking department which recorded excellent progress and achievement at GCSE in 2017 and will work closely with the Curriculum Director for English to support the continuing development of the English curriculum across all key stages with a particular focus on challenging our more able pupils to be exceptional in their written, reading and oracy skills.
Your key focus will influence the development of teaching and learning, challenge and assessment in KS5. We will expect you to be an outstanding practitioner with the ability to contribute to the aligned curriculum of English Literature across the Haberdashers’ Aske’s Federation.
We are seeking a strong, well qualified English Specialist with a degree and a teaching qualification who is keen to develop their own practice to the highest level and take advantage of our excellent professional learning. The candidate must be a compelling communicator with an ability to champion the subject to pupils in KS4 to pursue English literature at KS5. You will also bring real energy and dynamism to the role, alongside genuine enthusiasm and passion for your subject and the ability to inspire your students.
If you feel that this position is of interest then we would like to hear from you.
Please click to apply via the TES or complete an application form and supporting documents which can be found on our website at www.haaf.org.uk/vacancies.
Applications should be returned to Lauren Exford, HR Administrator (crayfordhr@haaf.org.uk), quoting reference number: 026/KS5 English/2017-18/CALE
Closing date: 9th March 2018, 12 Noon
Interviews date: To be confirmed
Attached documents
About Haberdashers' Crayford Academy
Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South is a Multi-Academy Trust of nine schools, (four secondary and five primary). These are currently organised as four ‘clusters with sites in Southwark, London New Cross, London, Bromley, Kent and Bexley, Kent.
We provide targeted support and a broad education to enable each and every one of our students to reach their full potential and to grow into well-rounded members of our community and aim to ensure all the children and young people who come to our schools:
- Are happy and safe at school and are able to learn successfully within a supportive environment
- Are able to achieve their full potential personally, academically and socially.
- Develop and grow as independent, resourceful and resilient individuals.
- Are equipped with the skills, qualifications and love of learning they will need to be successful in the world they will join as adults.
At Crayford Academy, education and excellence go hand in hand. Our dedicated team are committed to providing a dynamic and engaging learning environment for our pupils that is safe and supportive too. We strive to create a culture of curiosity, creativity and critical thinking that prepares our students for success in their futures whatever they may be.
Our state-of-the-art facilities provide endless opportunities for exploration and discovery, while our diverse range of extracurricular activities and clubs allow our pupils to pursue their passions and develop their talents to the fullest.
Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. Our pastoral team give individualised attention and teaching staff give personalised learning plans, we work closely with each student to help them reach their full potential. We foster a positive and inclusive community where all students feel valued and respected. Our School was inspected by OFSTED in December 2022 with inspectors stating “Pupils are part of a strong and inclusive community. They meet the high expectations placed on them and have positive attitudes to learning”. OFSTED graded our school “GOOD” in all areas, you can read the full report here
We are proud of the achievements of our pupils and the impact they make in the world. Our most recent GCSE results place us in the top 20% of schools nationally, we are oversubscribed in year 7 and our 6th form continues to grow. Our pupils leave Crayford Academy with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make a meaningful difference in their communities and beyond.
Here at Crayford Academy, we believe that every student has the potential to achieve great things, we are “shaping futures” daily. Join us on this journey of discovery, and see for yourself the exciting and dynamic learning experience we offer.
In return, we can offer you an enhanced salary package which is not only higher than the national average, but also exceeds that of other Bexley Schools, making us a financially rewarding place to work.
For further information about the school please go to www.habscrayford.org.uk
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