Leader of Learning - English

Appointment of an inspirational and dynamic Leader of Learning - English

Applications are invited from not only current practising Heads of Departments but also aspiring Heads of Department who are well qualified, dedicated and highly motivated to make a distinctive contribution to raising standards within the English department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership and management skills to lead within the English department.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent subject knowledge and will be able to demonstrate consistently high standards of delivery in their teaching
• The ability to plan and prepare innovative lessons supported by English schemes of work and ensure the same of the team
• A clear understanding of how to ensure good rates of pupil progress in English across the Academy
• A clear understanding of how to implement successful intervention for pupils for whom literacy levels on entry may be below the national average
• The academic ability to stretch and challenge the most able and to foster their aspirations
• Excellent organisational skills that lead to an effective drive and ambition across the Department to model the same
• The ability to co-ordinate a team and create an ethos of drive and energy
• A passion for the subject of English that influences and encourages a love of the subject among learners
• The capacity to role model excellence in leadership and in the use of the English language across the Academy

We can offer:

• An excellent induction programme
• A well-resourced department that encourages the use of technology in the teaching of English, a lap-top for staff use, interactive whiteboards and software
• A team committed to developing the full potential of all students and staff
• A department that would offer teaching opportunities across three key stages, including A level teaching for a suitably qualified candidate
• Ongoing staff development (the Academy is fully committed to Continuing Professional Development)
• A supportive and committed Governing Body
• Childcare Vouchers
• Fitness Suite Membership

The Academy has a state of the art ICT Technology Centre and an I-Lab and is at the forefront of local ICT development.

Applicants who wish to view the Academy are welcome. Please contact Mrs J Mackie on 01375 671566 Ext 127 to arrange an appointment.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Details of the post and application pack may be obtained:
Tel No. 01375 671566 Ext 127
Email: jmackie@hassenbrook.org.uk
Website: www.hassenbrook.org.uk

Closing date: Monday 6th October 2014 - 9.00 a.m.
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 6th October 2014

HASSENBROOK ACADEMY
SPECIALIST TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
Hassenbrook Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex, SS17 ONS