Curriculum Leader of English

The Eastbourne Academy, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9RQ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2025

• Closing date

  29 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time teaching position.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650 - £49084
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2a (£7847) + R&R 8 (£8256)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Eastbourne Academy has an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Curriculum Leader of English, who is already, or has the potential to be an outstanding practitioner.

The successful candidate will be required to lead the department through the planning and delivery of engaging lessons to a range of abilities and to ensure English becomes a leading subject.

The post holder of Curriculum Leader of English will either be an experienced leader or will have the drive and determination to develop the skills to succeed in this role.

We are inviting applications from suitably qualified teachers who:

• Can provide outstanding quality learning and teaching in the department, modelling excellence in the classroom, evaluating the quality of teaching and standards of students’ achievement, and setting targets for improvement.
• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of English and the exam specifications to provide professional leadership and management for English to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievements for all students.
• Have the vision and enthusiasm required to impact on the continuous process of raising attainment in the department. Have a belief in the value and talents of all students.
• Have a passion for English.
• Can demonstrate creativity and flair in the classroom.
• Can enthuse and motivate students.

If you are a dynamic individual with the drive and determination to inspire and engage learners to ensure they achieve their full potential, we would welcome your application.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Further details about the role

If you are interested in this post and require further information, please contact Carly Rollings for an informal discussion. carly.rollings@swale.at and 01323 514900

Completed applications should be sent to Mrs Donna Dreeling, Operations and Admin Manager, donna.dreeling@swale.at or by post to The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road Eastbourne BN22 9RQ. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: w/c 3rd December 2024

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

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 donna.dreeling@swale.at

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.

TEA - Curriculum Leader of English - Recruitment Pack.pdf - 1.54 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Eastbourne Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 835 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Eastbourne Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: carly.rollings@swale.at
• Phone number: 01323 514900
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-eastbourne-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to The Eastbourne Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email carly.rollings@swale.at.

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