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Head of Department - English

Don Valley Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9DD

This job expired on 2 March 2020 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2020

• Closing date

  2 March 2020 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 February 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: £47,707 to £52,643
• Additional allowances:

  https://www.donvalleyacademy.org.uk/recruitment

Head of Department - English job summary

At Don Valley we have inclusive vision with high expectation and deeply caring environment for the pupils and staff.

Our ethos is ‘Changing lives through belief and collaboration’. We believe that it is our purpose to prepare young people to enter a fast moving and rapidly changing environment. To prepare them for such a challenge we work to develop their skills, knowledge and resilience which in turn will enable them to achieve the highest possible qualifications.

We hold an Ofsted Rating of “good” and would welcome teachers who are committed to working with us to improve on this.

Job details:
• Providing clear, cohesive leadership and direction in department and motivating teaching and support colleagues in developing innovative strategies to enhance the quality of learning, teaching and achievement.
• Carrying out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with academy policies, under the direction of the Principal.
• Modelling the vision and values of the academy.
• Being part of the team driving the development of the academy to become an ‘outstanding’ academy.

If this sounds of interest to you and you would like to learn more about the role and our Academy including our great benefits, or you would like to visit the school, then please contact Mrs Beverley Edgar, Principal’s PA on edgarb@donvalleyacademy.org.uk or 07944 269981.
The closing date for the role is the 2nd March 2020 at 12pm.

Interview Dates: To be confirmed

Start Date: 1st September 2020

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.

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 Don Valley Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1079 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Don Valley Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: edgarb@donvalleyacademy.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/don-valley-academy (opens in new tab)

At Don Valley Academy our ethos is ‘Changing lives through belief and collaboration’. We believe that our core purpose is to prepare young people to enter a fast moving and rapidly changing environment. To prepare them for such a challenge we work to develop their skills, knowledge and resilience which in turn will enable them to achieve the highest possible qualifications. Don Valley Academy works with the students to ensure that they learn in a happy and caring environment. Whilst there is a strong emphasis on academic achievement all students are encouraged to take part in extra curricular activities outside the classroom. The Mission of the Academy is 'Changing Lives'. To improve educational outcomes for the North of England, creating a sustainable organisation that improves our society and the wider community. It is essential for our success to maintain high standards at all times and this is only possible with collaboration between staff, parents and students. Our challenge is to provide the global education that gives our students the tools necessary to compete in the world market and by working together we can do this.

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