- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1333 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Kirk Balk Academy website (opens in new tab)
Director of English
More than one location, Northern Education TrustThis job expired on 22 November 2023
Start date details
Easter term or as soon as possible
Closing date
22 November 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 November 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £65,010 - £71,729
Pay scale
- L14 - L18
What skills and experience we're looking for
An important part of the Trust’s strategy for school improvement is to increasingly grow the capacity for specialist outstanding practitioners.
You will be able to demonstrate successful leadership with significant curriculum experience in your specialist area. You will have a proven track record of examination success and be able to evidence that you are a consistently good to outstanding teacher who can demonstrate and model the qualities required for this key leadership role.
You will be joining a team of English directors, working under the leadership of a senior director of subject, and your key role will be to work with curriculum leaders and teachers throughout the trust in order to accelerate the pace of improvement. As part of this, you will contribute to the development of teaching and learning within the subject, will be part of refining the trust-wide English curriculum, and will be jointly responsible for ensuring academic success.
Although you will be based at an academy in the North West of England, providing you with an opportunity to be part of a leadership team, regular travel across the North West region will be necessary in supporting curriculum leadership and teacher development throughout the trust.
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Employee discounts such as competitively priced car leasing
- Access to various discount sites
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and well being of our pupils.
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- n.boston@northerneducationtrust.org
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 28 academies; 15 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in twelve Local Authority regions.
We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.
School Details
Kirk Balk Academy
Kearsley Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 765 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Kearsley Academy website (opens in new tab)
Arranging a visit to Northern Education Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.boston@northerneducationtrust.org.
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