Director of Learning - English

NEAT Academy Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests

Flexible working

Pensions scheme

Recognition of previous service

Family friendly leave

Job summary

St Hild's Church of England School, part of NEAT Academy Trust, seeks a Director of Learning for English to lead, develop and evaluate the English curriculum across Key Stages 3 to 4. You will work with the senior leadership team to drive high attainment and ambitious learner outcomes.

The role requires QTS and a BA in English, proven leadership in a teaching environment, and a track record of raising pupil attainment.

Qualifications

• QTS and BA degree in English or related subject are required.
• Proven track record as a teacher with impact on learner outcomes.
• Experience of leading a team of staff.
• Deep understanding of strategies to increase pupil motivation, personalise learning and raise attainment.
• Experience of leading on intervention initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and evaluate the English curriculum across Key Stages 3 to 4.
• Work with the senior leadership team to implement school aims and policies.
• Manage resources and monitor progress towards strategic goals and learner outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum leadership

Strategic planning

Student motivation strategies

Intervention initiatives

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

BA degree in English or related subject

Job description

As a key member of our leadership framework, you will work closely with the senior leadership team to formulate overall school aims and policies, manage vital resources, and monitor progress towards our strategic goals. In this role, you will hold accountability for the educational outcomes of all English learners and lead a dedicated team of teachers and support staff, driving high academic standards and delivering an ambitious curriculum., Director of Learning Job Descriptions.pdf (115.88 KB) Director of Learning English - Person Specification.pdf (118.73 KB)

Are you an ambitious and inspiring leader ready to make a significant impact on learner outcomes? Following the promotion of the previous post holder, St Hild's Church of England School is seeking a Director of Learning for English to lead, develop, and evaluate our English curriculum across Key Stages 3 to 4.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a BA degree in English or a related subject.
• A successful track record as a teacher that demonstrates high quality teaching and learning and positive impact on learner outcomes.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Deep understanding of strategies to increase pupil motivation, personalise learning, and raise attainment levels.
• Experience of leading on intervention initiatives.

Our school is one of eight primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice. St Hild's Church of England School is in an exciting phase of its development and has high ambition for its pupils. With a strong Christian ethos we work effectively across the whole community to improve and enrich the lives of children. We are incredibly proud to be an inclusive school with a higher than average number of children who have additional needs. As a result we prioritise high quality classroom teaching and provide bespoke support where appropriate.

• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across our trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured - the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
• Cycle to work scheme offering savings on a range of bikes and safety equipment via salary sacrifice.
• Access to free eyes tests for DSE users.
• Opportunities for flexible working. Discounts for large national retailers and local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, insurance and much more.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pensions Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Family friendly schemes such as maternity, paternity, shared parental and emergency dependent leave.