Head of English
Alvaston Moor Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
30 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- English, Humanities, Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- From £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Per Annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
You are required to carry out the duties of an Academy teacher as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions of Service Order. As Head of English, with the support of the Deputy Head of English and other staff, you are responsible to the Principal, through the line manager, for:
1) Leadership and strategic development of the faculty
2) Teaching and learning
3) Leading and managing staff
4) Student attainment, achievement and intervention
5) Faculty Improvement Plan (FIP) and examinations feedback
6) The implementation of whole Academy policy and practice
7) Contributing as appropriate to whole Academy and wider community development
8) Undertaking professional duties and administrative tasks as reasonably delegated by the Principal
9) Participating in whole Academy planning and policy making
10) Attending staff and other Academy committees and meetings; holding minuted faculty CPL (continued professional learning) meetings in line with Academy policy, involving staff in decision making and reporting back discussions and decisions of other working groups
11) Liaison with appropriate agencies outside of Academy, e.g. Trust leads and inspectors, industry, business and the wider community
What the school offers its staff
• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to Teachers’ Pensions / Generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Access to e-learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Staff are supported and good practice is recognised and celebrated
• Work laptop and online resourcing
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Applying for the job
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CVs are not accepted.
About Alvaston Moor Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 880 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Alvaston Moor Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@archwaytrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01332671723
Alvaston Moor Academy
Alvaston Moor Academy has 850 students on roll and places a strong emphasis on the importance of hard work and academic achievement. Our Academy vision is at the heart of everything we do, ‘Ambition, Manners and Achievement’. We also recognise the importance of positive relationships, equality and respect. Situated in the heart of the City of Derby, it serves a diverse local community and serves families from many different backgrounds. The curriculum offered is broad and specifically designed to engage and challenge its students.
Arranging a visit to Alvaston Moor Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@archwaytrust.co.uk.
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