Second in Department - English
Ash Hill Academy, DONCASTER, South Yorkshire, DN7 6JHThis job expired on 13 December 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
13 December 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR / UPR, (£31,650 to £49,084)
Additional allowances
TLR2B payment of £5,640 per annum.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ash Hill Academy are looking to appoint a Second in Department for English to join our academy team in January 2025 on a full time, permanent basis.
Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and give direction to the children in your classes? If so, this could be the role for you.
This role presents a wonderful opportunity for any candidate who wishesto take their career to the next level. You will join a talented team and also benefit from all the advantages of working for a multi academy trust. If you love your subject and are passionate about developing pedagogy and practice, then this is the job for you.
Your new role
We have an exciting teaching opportunity and are looking for an outstanding, committed and motivated teacher to contribute to the development of teaching and learning and curriculum in our English department. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious ECT or proven classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for developing and inspiring the pupils in their care.
What the school offers its staff
Ash Hill Academy is an exciting place to learn and as soon as you enter the building you can feel a buzz of enthusiasm. Behaviour in our academy is very good with a relentless focus upon learning and aspiration. The academy prides itself on providing its students with a first class education. We know our students well and do our utmost to ensure they all fulfil their full potential and get the outcomes they truly deserve.
Since joining Delta Academies Trust, the school has moved on a strong upward trajectory. Huge improvements in the quality of education have seen academic outcomes improve significantly with levels of student, staff and parent satisfaction that has never been better.
There has been a huge investment across the site. We have a new multi purpose building with outstanding facilities and a new state of the art Sports Centre which opened in March 2024.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, 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 recruitment process.
Post holders will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with barred list.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ash Hill Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 820 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ash Hill Academy website
- Email address
- info@ashhillacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01302562541
Join Ash Hill Academy, A Place Where Excellence Thrives
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a school that is making waves in education? At Ash Hill Academy, we are more than just a school. We are a thriving community driven by ambition, excellence, and a shared commitment to transforming lives. With exceptional results, a vibrant culture, and state of the art facilities, this is your opportunity to become part of something truly extraordinary.
Why Ash Hill Academy?
A Rising Star in Yorkshire. Nationally Exceptional: In 2024, Ash Hill Academy ranked in the top 16 schools in Yorkshire for progress, with an exceptional Progress 8 score of +0.25. Outcomes were outstanding, with 68% of students achieving Grade 4+ in both English and Maths and 49% achieving Grade 5+ in both subjects. In 2025, results once again demonstrated sustained excellence and consistency, with 68% achieving Grade 4+/4+ and an incredible 50% achieving Grade 5+/5+ in English and Maths.
Nationally, the context makes this achievement even more significant. Across England, 1,228 secondary schools have more than 20% white working class pupils taking GCSEs. Of those schools, only 21 (1.7%) achieve a positive Progress 8 score. Ash Hill Academy is proud to be one of those 21 schools. Nationally, just 18.6% of white working class pupils achieve a Grade 5+ strong pass in English and Maths. At Ash Hill Academy, 40% of this cohort secured Grade 5+/5+, more than double the national average.
We are proud to be the one of the highest attaining schools in South Yorkshire for schools with similar demographics and ranked 37th most improved in the country.
“Pupils at Ash Hill Academy achieve exceptionally well and are rightly proud of their success.”, Ofsted, May 2025
High Aspirations; High Achievement: At Ash Hill Academy, we live by a philosophy of “high expectations, aspirations, and consistency.” This ethos drives everything we do, ensuring every student and every member of staff thrives in a culture that inspires excellence.
“The academy has a culture of high ambition. Pupils rise to these expectations and flourish.”, Ofsted, May 2025
Innovative Personal Development: Our students benefit from the fully integrated Life of a Student programme, designed to provide unparalleled personal growth opportunities and rich cultural capital experiences. This programme prepares students for success in school and life beyond the classroom.
“The personal development programme is exceptional. Pupils benefit from a rich range of experiences which broaden their horizons.”, Ofsted, May 2025
Intervention Through Interaction: Our unique Intervention Through Interaction philosophy ensures every moment is a chance to support and inspire students. Through meaningful relationships and proactive engagement, we ensure every student reaches their full potential.
“Relationships between staff and pupils are warm, respectful, and built on trust.”, Ofsted, May 2025
Incredible Facilities: Teach and learn in a school built for success. Our state of the art facilities include the Porter multi purpose building, completed in 2021, and our brand new Sports Centre, opened in 2024. These cutting edge spaces reflect our commitment to delivering the best possible education.
A Proven Track Record: In May 2025, Ofsted inspectors praised the academy’s “transformational improvements,” recognising our dedicated and talented staff.
Arranging a visit to Ash Hill Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@ashhillacademy.org.uk.
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