Assistant Head of Department - English

TES FE News; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing secondary academy in Manchester seeks an Assistant Head of Department of English to lead and inspire. This role offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, aiming to provide outstanding education. You'll join a culture committed to making a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Co-op member discount card (10% discount in Co-op Food stores)

Co-operative flexible benefits

Discounted gym membership

Co-operative Credit Union benefits

Qualifications

• A passion for education and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A deep understanding of the challenges facing young people.
• An innovative and strategic approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a school that is poised for success.

Job description

Overview

Welcome from the Principal

Thank you for your interest in applying to join us as Assistant Head of Department of English at Co-op Academy Belle Vue.

We are a heavily oversubscribed start-up secondary academy with 960 students, and we are on our way to becoming a leading educational establishment with a projected growth to 1200 students. We have been operating to an outstanding level and are committed to providing our students with the best possible education.

Pupils have admirable and mature attitudes to learning. They respond extremely well to the schools’ high expectations of them to achieve the ‘The Belle Vue Difference’. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are incredibly proud to come to this school.

We are looking for people to join us who have:

• A passion for education and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents
• A deep understanding of the challenges facing young people and a commitment to promoting their welfare and well-being
• An innovative and strategic approach to problem-solving, with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to embrace change and new challenges

Why join us

We offer a competitive salary, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a growing academy that is committed to excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people and to contribute to the development of a school that is poised for success.

Values

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

• Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.
• Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.
• Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all have equal chances to succeed.
• Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.
• Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.
• Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

• Being a Co-op member, with a Co-op colleague discount card (10% discount in Co-op Food stores)
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

Safeguarding

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

For more information about the Co-op Academy Belle Vue, please visit: https://www.bellevue.coopacademies.co.uk/

Equal Opportunity

The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing secondary academy that is dedicated to providing outstanding education to its students. Please review our 2024 - 2025 Strategic Plan and our March 2024”Outstanding’ in all areas Ofsted report here.

Our safeguarding information summary remains a priority as part of our recruitment and induction procedures.