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Second in Department - English

Second in Department - English

John Whitgift Academy

North East Lincolnshire

Salary:
MPR/UPR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
15 February 2019

Job overview

John Whitgift Academy is looking to appoint a Second in Department - English on a permanent full time basis.

The role of Second in Department will involve co-leading your subject area to ensure outstanding outcomes for students. This includes learning and teaching, curriculum provision, standard of attainment and behaviour and safety within the curriculum area. As Second in Department you will work collaboratively with the Head of Department to provide a vision for developing English across the curriculum. You will provide highly engaging, relevant and innovative learning opportunities at all key stages to ensure students make exceptional progress in your subject and are provided with the skills they need to be successful in both the academy and their future lives. You will demonstrate outstanding learning and teaching in these areas, both in your own practice and leadership of others.

Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact Mrs B Allison on 01472 311080 if you would like to arrange a visit.

For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at  http://recruitment.deltatrust.org.uk

Closing Date:  15th February 2019 at 12 noon.

Delta Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

About John Whitgift Academy

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+44 1472 311 080

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John Whitgift Academy have over 730 students on role aged 11 to 16. Our academy is situated close to the A180 making it ideal for commuting. Despite being one of the most rapidly growing academies in North East Lincolnshire, due, primarily to our success and outcomes, relationships between students and staff are excellent and we have maintained a small school friendly atmosphere. Behaviour in our academy is good with a relentless focus upon learning and aspiration.

We are a fully inclusive caring academy which promotes community and social cohesion based on the simple principles of courtesy, co-operation, tolerance and mutual respect. We demand personal excellence from students of all ages and abilities, providing them with the necessary support to become responsible citizens. John Whitgift Academy is committed to providing an innovative, enterprising and energising curriculum with a variety of enrichment opportunities for all. 

We pride ourselves on being small, despite our rapid growth and caring greatly about each and every student. All members of staff are committed in providing the very best of education for students of all abilities and we stand firmly by our high standards and expectations that ensure the best outcomes in Year 11. We offer each student a personalised and up to date learning pathway that meets the needs of all learners and ensures that all students are prepared for the next stage in their learning journey, whether that is college, apprenticeships, the world of work or university. As a member of Delta Academies Trust we are part of a strong family of academies that work collaboratively together to improve the life chances of all learners.

John Whitgift Academy is the highest performing academy in North East Lincolnshire and is in the top 4% of most improved academies in the country. Its student population is rapidly growing with numbers leaving in 2019 compared to those joining, increasing by 200%. Behaviour is good with a relentless focus upon learning, aspiration and in establishing quality effective relationships between students, staff and the local community. The academy is very fortunate to have exceptional facilities, such as swimming pools, an engineering base and a 207 seat private cinema.

The whole of our staff have been part of our journey to where we are today. We work as teams within a team. Our whole aim is for all our students to achieve their best potential. There are plenty of opportunities for career development for the successful applicant. Every employee has access to a pension scheme and staff benefits scheme.

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