Lead Practitioner of English

Discovery Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0GA

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2023

• Closing date

  27 March 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Monday-Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual Salary £44,523 - £49,136
• Pay scale: LP1 to LP5
• Additional allowances:

  Plus £2,000 relocation allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Alpha Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an ambitious individual based at The Discovery Academy to work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of teaching and learning in the English Faculty with the opportunity to work across the Trust. They will be committed to the highest standards of achievement and will be an outstanding practitioner, with a clear vision of how to raise standards through high quality teaching and learning. They will be passionate about reading and developing literacy skills across the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

Our Academies boast outstanding facilities and state-of-the-art learning environments. Our growth programme includes benefits a large Trust can offer, such as a comprehensive professional development and leadership opportunities. There is also the opportunity to complete a SLT fast track leadership development programme, providing skills to apply for SLT roles.

Further details about the role

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/ Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 27th March 2023 at 9:00am Interview Date: Week Commencing 27th March 2023

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 interview.

Applying for the job

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Upload additional documents

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Lead Prac of English - Recruitment Pack - March 2023.pdf - 1.49 MB (opens in new tab)

AAT-Application-Form-6.37.docx - 368 KB (opens in new tab)

About Discovery Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1330 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Discovery Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: apply@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01782882100
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/discovery-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Discovery Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email apply@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk.

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