Head of English
The King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Spine L8 - 12
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2015
- Apply by:
- 27 October 2014
Job overview
The King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a vibrant and exciting place to be. The Academy is characterised by well-motivated students and staff and a dynamic approach to educating young people. We are committed to ensuring every child reaches their full potential - both academically and socially.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of English who is committed to raising the expectations and achievements of all students to lead on the continued development of a successful English department. The ideal candidate will have a sustained track record of successful performance and must demonstrate excellence in teaching. The successful candidate must have a passion for improving teaching and learning, either through the effective use of technology or by developing colleagues so that students consistently make good or better progress and achieve challenging outcomes.
If you are an exceptional practitioner and believe your skills are in motivating young people through positive teaching and limitless aspiration, we would like to hear from you.
We are an Academy judged as "Good" by Ofsted (November 2012) who have recently moved into a brand new £26m building with state-of-the-art facilities.
This is clearly a very exciting time to join us:
- Students have high aspirations and are motivated to achieve their personal best.
- Results are good and students aspire to continue their studies in our Sixth Form.
- Access to the latest technology.
- Colleagues are well-motivated, supportive and work collaboratively to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development.
- A competitive salary on the leadership spine for the right candidate.
Informal discussions and/or visits are actively encouraged. To arrange a visit or to discuss the post, please contact Katerina Tzoganakou, Vice Principal at the Academy.
To request an application pack, please email vacancies@keshacademy.com
Closing date: 10.00am on Monday, 27th October 2014
A full DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
KING EDWARD VI SHELDON HEATH ACADEMY
Sheldon Heath Road,
Birmingham
B26 2RZ
Tel: 0121 464 4428
Fax: 0121 464 2357
About The King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
- The King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
- Sheldon Heath Road, Sheldon, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B26 2RZ
- United Kingdom
Welcome to King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy where you’ll discover a great learning environment in which students aged from 11 to 18 are encouraged to reach their full potential. We invite you to be part of it.
• We believe that all children can achieve.
• We provide a stimulating learning environment where we raise students’ aspirations.
• We ensure equality of opportunity for all.
• We pride ourselves on being approachable – working with parents, students, staff and the community in a spirit of cooperation and support.
• We belong to King Edward VI Academy Trust, Birmingham – which provides a proud history dating back to 1552 and a national reputation for academic excellence.
• We have high expectations of personal conduct and responsibility.
• We have an absolute commitment to high standards for all.
Above all, we believe in the best – for our students, their families, our Academy and the wider community.
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