Subject Leader

Subject Leader with potential for further whole school responsibility

Required from September 2019

MPS/UPS + TLR 2A £2,721 or 2B £4,531 (depending upon experience and skill set)

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children?  Do you have a love of a key subject (English, Mathematics or the Creative Curriculum)?  Do you want to work in a forward thinking academy?  If so, we could be the academy for YOU!  Ryecroft Academy is now a thriving, dynamic and inspiring school.

We are looking for someone who:

• is an outstanding teacher with high expectations of children and staff;
• has an excellent knowledge of their subject area of interest (English, Mathematics or the Creative Curriculum);
• has experience of leading a subject and raising standards; 
• has the potential ability to also lead a phase or important aspects of whole school responsibility;
• is a strong leader who leads by example.

We can offer you:

• dedicated leadership time and the opportunity to make a real difference;
• enthusiastic, friendly children who are eager to learn;
• the opportunity to work as part of our Strategic Leadership Team;
• support and encouragement for continuous professional development;
• fun and a challenge!

Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we will ensure that our children receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation. 

As a colleague within the GORSE Academies Trust, you will be able to access excellent professional development through high quality programmes and great career progression opportunities.  

If you feel that you have the necessary experience, skills and abilities, we look forward to hearing from you.  

If you would like further information, please email Helen Townsley, Principal helen.townsley@ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk.   

An application pack is available to download from the website www.tgat.org.uk/jobs or by email to joanne.barrick@ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk. 

Closing date for all applications: Thursday 18 April at 12 noon

Interview date: week commencing 23 April 

Please return all application forms to joanne.barrick@ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk. 

Working in partnership with The Gorse Academies Trust

If you would like to know more about The Gorse Academies Trust, please visit; https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/the-gorse-academies-trust-1071685 

TGAT Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders 2018  

Ryecroft Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.  We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.