Second in Department - English
Hetton Academy, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9JZ9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
16 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS1 – UPS3 (£30,000 - £46,525)
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR2A £3214
What skills and experience we're looking for
Post: Second in Department - English
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: MPS1 -UPS3 + TLR2A (£30,000 - £45,525 + £3,214)
Working Type: Full Time
Base: Hetton Academy, North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9JZ
Please note:the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 29 academies; 16 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in twelve Local Authority regions.
Hetton Academy are offering an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the provision of secondary education within our ambitious and wonderful academy. This Summer we celebrated our best ever exam results for our year 11 students. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and ambitious practitioner who has the drive and capacity to help lead a department and continue the upward trend in improving outcomes. Your key focus will be to improve student progress and outcomes across all year groups and support and inspire students and colleagues to fulfil their potential.
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
Further details about the role
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/182823?aisId=12&rmId=3361&src=3
For more information, please contact Michael Watson, Head of English, at m.watson@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Midday, Wednesday 16th October 2024
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
Applying for the job
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About Hetton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 652 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Hetton Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- m.watson@northerneducationtrust.org
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 29 academies; 16 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in twelve Local Authority regions.
Arranging a visit to Hetton Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.watson@northerneducationtrust.org.
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