English - Head of Department

3 weeks ago

Normanton, United Kingdom Outwood Grange Academies Trust Full time

Are you ready for Leadership development within the high performing Outwood Grange Academies Trust? Are you a committed, ambitious, and outstanding teacher of English?

A dynamic and creative leader is required for the post of Head of English. You will oversee provision across Outwood Academy Freeston. You will ensure high standards of teaching and learning are delivered, resources are used efficiently and effectively, and the curriculum is managed and developed in accordance with the Trust and school policy. You will support with annual departmental plans, appraisals and promote the ethos of teamwork and establish a culture of sharing good practice.

You will need the ability to lead and manage people and have good decision-making skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others. You will also have the leadership experience and the ability to challenge individuals within your team whilst supporting them to achieve outstanding results.

You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘students first’.

We are committed to delivering the best possible English curriculum and the Head of Department will be working strategically with Directors of English, a network of outstanding Heads of English and Senior Leaders across the Family of Schools.

At GCSE, we teach Eduqas WJEC specifications in both English Language and English Literature. Students are prepared well for the rigours of their GCSE courses and beyond.

The department consists of 9 teachers. The team are both experienced and supportive. The department has a collaborative culture and plans and lessons are shared. Exam results in the department are consistently amongst the best in the school. Students perform well.

These colleagues can check their eligibility at the DfE webpage below:
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**About Us**

Outwood Academy Freeston became part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust on 1st May 2018. The Academy is in the heart of Normanton, which is a small town and part of the City of Wakefield.

It is a mixed school for both girls and boys ages 11-16. We are an increasingly popular choice of secondary school for families in the local area.

Outwood Academy Freeston is renowned for the caring ethos that pervades the work of the staff and its students. Visitors always comment on our warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. This academy is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and expects the same for its staff and volunteers. Our academy has a strong connection to its history with the Freeston Foundation who continue to support the academy, its students and the community.

Outwood Academy Freeston, places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning and increased attainment.

The aim of all at Outwood Academy Freeston is to provide our students with the knowledge, skills and understanding that they will need in order for them to realise their ambitions, pursue their chosen pathways and to make valuable contributions to society.

**EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?**

Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer:
Your starting salary plus annual inflation linked increases. The starting salary will be dependent on experience.

We follow the principles of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document

You will be automatically enrolled into the generous Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Pay progression happens automatically on the anniversary of the target period appropriate to your role

Flexible family friendly policies from day one

We have our own Workload Charter and are committed to ensuring that Teachers’ workloads are manageable

All teachers receive an allotted minimum of two hours CPD each week

Access to centralised resources to support with lesson planning and reducing workload

Comprehensive induction and training process

Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to:

- Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues
- Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues
- Legal guidance
- Financial guidance and debt counselling
- Child and dependent care support and advice
- Support for managers

We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing policy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies

Nursery voucher scheme

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing

Access to various discount sites

ic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom.

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