Teacher of English & Assistant Faculty Leader of Learning Support
Droylsden Academy
Greater Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2a (£2667)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2018
Job overview
Droylsden Academy is enjoying a period of rapid improvement; this is a very exciting time to join us as we are building a team of committed professionals who are driven in making our vision of becoming outstanding a reality.
The Academy was recently inspected (September 2017) and Ofsted noted the rapid progress our school is making. The result of this inspection was the School being judged good in all areas.
“Pupils behave well, they are proud of their school and take on leadership roles readily”
“The school’s core values of politeness, hardworking and honesty are in abundance”
“Pupils are interested in their learning because teachers have excellent subject knowledge and plan carefully”
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and motivated permanent English Teacher and Assistant Faculty Leader of Learning Support who is committed to providing an exciting and rewarding experience for all our students.
We are determined that the successful candidate will:
- Have a passion for teaching English
- Working to the Learning Faculty Leader (SENCO), ensure expected and, as far as possible, better than expected progress of SEND (especially at KS3) and LAC learners.
- Have responsibility for the quality and success of learning for students in Year 7-9 who require specific learning support.
- With the Faculty Leader, establish and maintain a culture that secures excellence, equity and high expectations of all pupils
Closing Date: Friday 18th May 2018 12 noon - late applications may be accepted over the weekend
Interview Date: Thursday 24th May 2018
Interested applicants should request an application pack from our permanent recruitment partner Hannah Connell by calling 0151 242 5100 or emailing Hannah.Connell@hays.com. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Hannah.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. To ensure this, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
About Droylsden Academy
Droylsden Academy is an 11-16 Co-Educational School in Tameside, Greater Manchester. It is currently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (2022 and 2017). The Academy serves over 900 students and employs over 100 teachers and support staff. The school is heavily over-subscribed, has an impressive state -of-the art modern building and is in a very strong financial position.
The Tame River Educational Trust was founded in January 2022, with Droylsden Academy as its founding member. Our Multi Academy Trust (MAT) is a sponsored Trust (sponsored by Tameside College and Clarendon Sixth Form) and currently has one secondary school and an Associate Member secondary school (soon to become a full member).
Our Trust mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships.
Please have a look at our Trust website for more details at: https://www.droylsdenacademy.com/tret/417608.html.
Co-Headteachers
Mr E Mayell and Mrs G Arnold
Values and vision
Droylsden Academy is built on three core values. Our school encourages students to become great learners through hard work, politeness and honesty
Ofsted Report
Droylsden Academy is a good school:
“Pupils are proud to attend Droylsden Academy”
“Pupils are happy and accepting of each other’s differences. The school is a place where they can be themselves”
“Teachers’ expectations of pupils’ behaviour and academic achievement are high. Pupils rise to these standards”
“Pupils behave well and work hard”
“Pupils are expected to develop their character and confidence. They develop leadership skills and they are well prepared for life in modern Britain”
“Teachers are successful in helping pupils to deepen their understanding of ideas and concepts across the curriculum. Effective support helps pupils remember more over time”
“An extensive programme of pastoral support and life lessons ensures that pupils learn about healthy relationships and the wider world”
“Pupils benefit from an extensive range of extra-curricular clubs”
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