Assistant Director of English

Hazel Wood High School, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7QT

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 November 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 1265 hours per annum, worked as per the Teacher Pay and Conditions.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale to Upper Pay Scale, plus TLR 2b (£5,647) Actual salary £37,297 – £54,731
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2b (£5,647)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We believe that all our students deserve the very best education that we can provide, and our teaching staff aspire to raise the standards and quality of teaching and learning. This is encouraged through inspiring, and supporting, colleagues with bespoke CPD; and by ensuring that best practice is shared and embedded. Having the right team in place is essential to this. Therefore, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Director of English to help us continue this work.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of English to drive excellence in teaching and learning, support curriculum development, and inspire both staff and students to achieve outstanding outcomes. You will play a key role in fostering collaboration across the department and ensuring the highest standards of academic achievement. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced English teacher with strong leadership skills to make a lasting impact in our school community.

As a part of the Oak Learning Partnership, we are proud of what we have achieved so far and excited by the continuous improvements and changes here at Hazel Wood High. This appointment will form a key element in the next phase on our journey to outstanding. If you would like to join our excellent team, then we would like to hear more about you.

Visits to the school, prior to application, are both welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on 0161 797 6543 or by e-mailing enquiries@hazelwood.oaklp.co.ukto arrange an appointment.

I encourage you to visit our website to discover more about our values, ethos, and the amazing work we do at Hazel Wood. www.hazelwoodhigh.co.uk

We ask that you do not send CV’s, please complete and send your application form and personal statement to hr@oaklp.co.uk

What the school offers its staff

Attractive staff benefits package and CPD opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@oaklp.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

AD of English- Vacancy Pack.pdf - 2.14 MB (opens in new tab)

About Hazel Wood High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 728 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Hazel Wood High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: enquiries@hazelwood.oaklp.co.uk
• Phone number: 0161 797 6543
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hazel-wood-high-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Hazel Wood High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@hazelwood.oaklp.co.uk.

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