Director of English

Director of English

Do you want to improve the life chances of our young people?

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

Our staff set the highest standards in achievement and behaviour in a supportive environment in which they are treated as individuals. If you are someone who wants to develop the whole child to become real world ready, then this role is for you.

Salary/Grade: Leadership Pay L8-L10 (£59,167 - £62,202)

1.0 FTE

Permanent

Start Date: April 2025

To be successful you will need to:

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

·         Be qualified to teach English at GCSE level.

·         Possess good teaching ability.

·         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 the Business Department.

Why this Teacher 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, healthy and productive adulthood.

Our English Department works collaboratively, offering support and guidance to each other, which creates a positive and hardworking ethos. They go above and beyond to ensure all students achieve.

As part of the Marches Academy Trust teachers 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 – www.shrewsburyacademy.co.uk (Please note we do not accept CVs).

If you have any other queries, Sarah, PA to Headteacher, will be more than happy to help. Please email sarah.compton@shr.mmat.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Thursday, 13th February 2024 at 9am.

Interview date is Thursday, 20^th February 2024