- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 993 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
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- School website
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School Improvement Director (English)
More than one location, Tove Learning TrustThis job expired on 9 October 2023
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
9 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 September 2023
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
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 40% teaching timetable. The remaining 60% will be working strategically with the curriculum leaders at each secondary school to support their development and that of their teams, in order to drive improvements in English language and literature.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership spine points 12 to 16 (£58,105 - £64,225)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
- be an experienced and outstanding classroom teacher
- have a demonstrable ability to establish a positive and motivational performance culture
- secure outstanding achievement in English language and literature that exceeds national, regional and local expectations through observation, scrutiny, interviews, coaching and action planning
- have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure
What the school offers its staff
Tove Learning Trust is a fast moving and exciting place to work. Teachers are supported by exemplary senior leaders and by the school improvement team. We are a lead provider in a regional teaching school hub and can offer high quality professional development to support all stages of your career.
The trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver inspiring educational experiences that lead to outstanding outcomes. Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community. Academies within the trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.
Our shared vision and values focus on all aspects of school life to help students achieve to the best of their ability. We aim to provide an engaging and rewarding work environment with a high expectation culture, where all staff are valued and equipped to meet the challenges associated with high quality teaching and learning.
Further details about the role
The successful candidate will be a specialist teacher of English with the energy and enthusiasm to guide teaching and learning in English to become outstanding across the MAT. The role will be based at one of our secondary schools in Northamptonshire/Milton Keynes and will include a 40% teaching timetable. The remaining 60% will be working strategically with the curriculum leaders at each secondary school to support their development and that of their teams, in order to drive improvements in English language and literature. As an experienced leader with the ability to motivate others, you will harness the key strengths of colleagues, and lead rapid and sustained improvement in teaching English across the trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trustees of Tove Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Tove Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- hr@tovelearning.org.uk
Tove Learning Trust is a successful and growing multi-academy trust. We have recently undergone a rapid period of expansion and now have thirteen schools in Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes and the West Midlands.
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