Director of English

Location

Shrewsbury, Shropshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Director of English

Do you have a flair for English and have the skill set to support, challenge, motivate and develop our English team to secure improvements in students?

Are you a middle leader looking to extend your experience and ready to be a key driver of change?

Can you empower this all-important department by intricately connecting all staff and every student?

If you can demonstrate the ability to lead a successful department drawing on your extensive teaching and leadership experience – this is the job for you!

Salary/Grade: Leadership Pay L8-10 £56,082 - £58,959

Full time, Permanent

Required ASAP

To be successful you will need to:

·         Have skills in communication, collaboration, listening, adaptability, empathy, and patience.

·         A proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes.

·         Be qualified to teach English at GCSE.

·         Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

·         Have the ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets

·         Think creatively to anticipate and solve problems.

·         Embody the values of ‘Achievement through Caring’.

·         Contribute fully to school life.

·         Have high expectations of yourself and be a role model to others.

·         Be determined to play a pivotal part in leading staff in the English Department, working closely with the Headteacher.

Why this Director of English role above others?

Come and work in a school that believes our young people only get one childhood and that they deserve to get the support they need to thrive and prepare for happy and productive adulthood. Our staff set the highest standards in achievement and behaviour in a supportive environment in which our young people are treated as individuals. You will be part of a leadership team who drive the development of the whole child to become real world ready.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop our English team who work collaboratively, offering support and guidance to each other. You will be able to thrive as a leader and embrace the difference you can make with a positive and hardworking ethos, with a school team who go above and beyond to ensure all students achieve.

As part of the Marches Academy Trust our leaders have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of schools.

We offer:

• We actively encourage diverse backgrounds and hear every voice.
• We aspire to be the local school of choice.
• A varied day with different experiences and challenges.
• An environment where you are able to make a difference – every interaction with a child is vital to their development.
• We grow you as an individual
• Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway
• Career development opportunities including funded NPQ qualifications.
• An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors
• A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice.
• Year-round free membership to our fitness suite.
• Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support.
• A view of the person beyond the qualifications.

To view our recruitment pack and to apply,

please visit our website – (Please note we do not accept CVs).

If you have any other queries, Sarah will be more than happy to help. Please email [email protected]

Closing date for applications is 9am on 15th March 2024

N.B When completing your application, please only enter numeric characters in the field for your TRN e.g. do not include any letters or a ‘/’ to ensure successful submission of your application.

Interviews to be held on 21st  March 2024.

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to embrace this. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check .

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