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English Coordinator

Croxley Danes School, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR

This job expired on 30 October 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2024

• Closing date

  30 October 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,344.00 - £44,919.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS (Fringe Area) Plus TLR2B (£5,190)

English Coordinator job summary

English Coordinator

CROXLEY DANES SCHOOL

Pay Range: MPS/UPS (Fringe Area) Plus TLR2B

Full-time, Permanent 

Start Date: January 2024

About Us

This is an extremely exciting time to Join Croxley Danes School:

• We received our first Ofsted inspection in January 2022 and were judged to be ‘good’ in every category. 

• We received our first set of GCSE results in August 2022. The validated Progress 8 score for this comprehensive cohort was +0.44 and the students’ attainment surpassed both National and Hertfordshire averages - for example 82% of students attained grades 9-4 in English and Maths compared to 2019 figures of 65% nationally and 73% in Hertfordshire. Our unvalidated 2023 GCSE results appear to be just as strong, with the Progress 8 score estimated to be +0.39.

• We opened our Sixth Form in September 2022 with 95 students in the first cohort, studying 22 A-Level courses (including Music), one BTEC and one Level 3 course in Food Science and Nutrition. . In September 2023 we have increased the number of students recruited to Year 12 to 115. Eventually we aim to have 300 students in the Sixth Form across Year 12 and 13.

Core Purpose:

We are seeking an English Coordinator who will be able to provide leadership and direction for either Key Stage 4 or 5 within the faculty and ensure that it is managed and organised to meet the aims and objectives of the school.

We would like you to have:

Experience:

• Holder of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• A passion for teaching and education in its widest sense

• Excellent subject and curriculum knowledge

• Experience of teaching at all Key Stages, demonstrating a positive impact on student progress and outcomes

• Ability to articulate an ambitious and appropriate vision for the department

• Ability to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge both staff and students

• Ability to manage staff with structured challenge, support and CPD

• Ability to coach and train others to be highly effective teachers

• Ability to analyse and use data to raise departmental performance

• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication with a range of stakeholders

• A willingness to undertake Continuing Professional Development and Learning (CPDL)

• The ability to show initiative, to multi-task and develop existing skills

• Ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility and a sense of humour

• Ability to cope with pressure and demonstrate a calm and measured response

• A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours. We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’.

Desirable:

• Holder of NPQML qualification or additional further professional qualifications

• Experience of of teaching the Edexcel specification at Key Stage 4 / 5

• Experience of teaching English Language A-Level

• Experience and evidence of a positive impact in a similar role

We can offer:

• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school.

• The support of a highly professional and committed staff team and the opportunity to expand your professional networks beyond the Trust through our external partnerships

• The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust with a track record of excellent student attainment and achievement

• Exceptional professional development opportunities both within the Trust and across the Teaching School Alliance

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

How to make an application:  

• Please read the attached Appointment Brief before completing your application.  

• To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification.

• The vacancy closes at 9am Monday 30th October 2023, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should suitable applicants be found. 

• Interviews: Soon after vacancy closing date

• If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please email: recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk 

Website: www.croxleydanes.org.uk. / www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk 

School Address: Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Hertfordshire WD3 3LR

E-mail:recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk

Danes Educational Trust Address: C/o St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire WD3 6EW

Tel: 01923 589699 / 07917 035962

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

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.

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About Croxley Danes School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1082 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Croxley Danes School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/croxley-danes-school

Thank you for your interest in Croxley Danes School.

For information about the school, please visit: www.croxleydanes.org.uk

For information about Danes Educational Trust, please visit: www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues within school to continuously develop their skills, pursue professional excellence, and are able to enable pupils to make excellent progress. If this is you then we would be delighted to receive your application.

If you would like to organise a visit to the school or if you would like to discuss any position in more detail then please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk.

The Trust’s core values are:
• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all

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