Director of English and Literacy

Director of English and Literacy, Northamptonshire              

(Extended Senior Leadership Team)

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Director to a new post who has the necessary breadth of experience and expertise to bring about further improvements and direct the delivery of whole-school improvement strategies within English and Literacy.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of raising attainment in English. You will be ambitious for all students and staff and have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with and motivate a wide range of people and students. We are seeking an outstanding candidate to join our Extended Senior Leadership Team who is well-qualified, motivated and an innovative leader.  

Your key responsibilities will be:

• to improve performance at student level and within the departments;
• to narrow the achievement gap for all students;
• provide expertise in assessment, AfL and marking;
• oversee excellent teaching and learning;
• share your experience of middle leadership, improving the performance of individuals;
• line manage the curriculum leaders within these areas, but have no direct curriculum area responsibility (you will not be a Head of any department);
• provide strategic direction informed by data.

If you can demonstrate that you have all of the qualities listed above, have a proven track record of significantly raising achievement, and would like to be part of a large leadership team that has brought about considerable improvement, then we would love to hear from you.

We will offer:

• an exciting role in a successful oversubscribed academy;
• an opportunity to make a difference in the community;
• a personal induction programme;
• ongoing professional training and development as well as networking opportunities throughout the group of academies and United Learning;
• a competitive salary, an on-site fitness centre, a bespoke personal development package and a flexible benefit scheme.

Our academy is transformational for young people and was judged 'Good' in all areas in January 2013. Since we opened as an academy, results have increased dramatically and this trend is continuing. Our value added is high at both KS4 and KS5 and we have just become a Leading Edge school, part of a national network for high-performing schools who are committed to working in partnership to raise achievement; innovation and sharing successful practice both within and beyond the network.

Closing date: 1 May 2014 at 5.00 p.m.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please go to www.unitedlearningcareers.org.uk/18634 If you require further information please contact Louise Cornish HR Manager on 01604 210045 or via email at recruitment@northampton-academy.org