Head of English
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Start date details
January 2023
Closing date
3 October 2022 at 9am
Date listed
20 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- View all Englishjobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs
- Term Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £50,151 - £55,338
Head of English job summary
Principal: Miss A Steele
Required: January 2023
Head of English Faculty
Leadership 8-12, Actual Salary (£50,151 - £55,338)
The Excel Academy is looking to appoint an ambitious individual who will be a role model for outstanding teaching and learning in English. The English Team consists of highly qualified, effective practitioners: we are looking for an inspiring individual to join us and drive further improvement in this motivated faculty.
The successful candidate will be an excellent practitioner, committed to the highest standards of achievement with a clear vision and a good track record in raising standards. They will able to identify, implement and model strategies to improve the quality of education. We offer high quality leadership development opportunities which makes this role appropriate for outstanding practitioners both with or without significant leadership experience. There is the opportunity for further career development and clear progression to becoming a senior leader.
At The Excel Academy our guiding principle is to ‘expect excellence’ in everything that we do, to ensure our students excel. Our values of Respect, Ambition and Confidence are promoted across all areas of Academy life and alongside a curriculum that offers breadth and ambition there is strong pastoral support which ensures students are kept safe and are well looked after and ensures a sense of family is felt throughout the Academy.
The Academy boasts outstanding facilities, a state-of-the-art learning environment and was judged ‘Good’ following an inspection by Ofsted in November 2021.
The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.
If you feel that the position is of an interest, you have the right experience and skills and are ready for fresh challenges, then we would love to hear from you. For an application form and recruitment pack please see our website, https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/
Commitment to safeguarding
The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.
Please note, references will be sought, and an online social media check completed for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.
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About The Excel Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1144 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Excel Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01782 882100
The Excel Academy has consistently been one of the highest performing academies in Stoke-on-Trent. Student numbers have increased rapidly due to the success of the Academy and it is now oversubscribed in all years. It is the school of choice in the north of the city and is housed in new build and refurbished buildings.
The Academy was inspected by Ofsted in November 2021 and maintained a ‘Good’ judgement and is now focused on becoming an outstanding provision.
Arranging a visit to The Excel Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk.
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