Head of English, The Streetly Academy

Date posted: Friday 20 November 2020

Closing date: Sunday 29 November 2020

Start Date: Summer Term / April 2021

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 1C £12,117

Contract Term: Permanent

Contract Type: Full Time

Do you love English and want to share your passion with a new generation? Then this could be the opportunity you are looking for.

The Academy offers a unique blend of tradition and future, seeking the highest standards of behaviour and appearance, whilst maintaining an emphasis on harnessing technologies, and exploring every avenue in improving teaching, learning, and assessment.

We are proud of our sporting ethos and innovative use of technology. We make every effort to ensure all students are given the opportunity to develop and progress, in terms of health and leadership, via the avenue of PE and Sport.  Each student and member of staff has a Google Chromebook to enhance our curriculum offer.

We can offer you:

• A considerate employer with regard for your well-being and family priorities
• A health care plan to cover some of the costs of keeping you well such as dental, physio and  eye care, with the addition of counselling and fast track to consultant appointments should you be carrying the worry of a health scare
• Excellent professional development / guidance and opportunities to progress through our extensive CPD program  
• Every member of staff and student is equipped with a Chromebook device to aid innovative teaching and reduce workload
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Students that are helpful, with good manners and take pride in their appearance.
• A wide variety of clubs, trips, events and opportunities
• A large and successful sixth form and an opportunity to teach English at post 16
• Free onsite parking and access to our onsite gym and padel tennis courts.

We are looking for:

• An individual with exceptional subject knowledge and a proven track record of leading high performing teaching teams which result in outstanding student outcomes
• Someone who has a clear understanding of how to construct an English curriculum through the Intent, Implementation and Impact phases
• A qualified, enthusiastic and inventive teacher of English across all key stages
• A team player who has a passion for the subject and an ability to bring it to life in the classroom
• An individual who is committed to delivering active and engaging learning, which enthuses young people and motivates them to want to succeed
• A teacher who can stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
• A teacher with continued commitment to their own professional development

The successful applicant will be supported by an excellent department. Every member of staff receives the opportunity to complete full Level 1 TEEP (Teacher Effectiveness Enhancement Programme) training course for 3 days.

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a progressive school and departments that thrive on good humour and team work then please visit our website at www.thestreetlyacademy.co.uk.

Last date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on Sunday 29 November 2020.  

Interviews to be held week commencing 7 December 2020.

We welcome a visit at any time, so please make the time to come in and see our school at work.

The Streetly Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and prohibition from teaching check.