Teacher of English
Dixons Allerton Academy
Bradford
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 28 April 2014
Job overview
Teacher of English, Bradford
Dixons Allerton Academy has just moved in to a £27 million new building.
Our results and achievement rates are rising quickly. The rise has been faster than the national rate of improvement over a sustained period and this trend is set to continue.
- The Academy has "a calm and ordered learning ethos." OFSTED 2011
- "There is a clarity of vision from the senior leadership team that permeates the academy. The drive for improvement is relentless and the impact of this can be seen by the improvement in outcomes over the Past few years" Bradford Partnership Review September 2013
- "Some of the strengths of the quality of teaching observed during the review lie in the exceptionally good relationships teachers have with students." Bradford Partnership Review September 2013
- "Students are polite, welcoming and well mannered." Bradford Partnership Review September 2013
Our mission is simple: we celebrate diversity, have high aspirations for the future and relentlessly focus on the highest standards of student achievement.
The right candidate:
Applications are welcome for the position of Teacher of English at DAA for a September 2014 start. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, qualified and enthusiastic English teacher to support the Director of Learning in the delivery of high quality teaching up to A-level.
- You will be an outstanding teacher with a passion for English;
- You will inspire and motivate students and staff to develop fully;
- You are committed to developing the Academy as part of the wider community.
The Academy can offer:
- Excellent conditions in our new school building
- A laptop for every teacher
- CPD programmes to support and develop teachers
- An enthusiastic, creative and supportive staff
The Academy has students aged 11-18 with places for 1,200 11-16 pupils plus 240 Post 16. We are an all-through academy, beginning with nursery and reception children in 2013 and growing into a full 3-18 academy by 2019.
Dixons Allerton Academy is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for the academy.
For further details and information on how to apply please access our website: www.dixonsaa.com
The closing date for applications: 28th April 2014
Interviews/selection will be held: W/C 5th May 2014
About Dixons Allerton Academy
- Dixons Allerton Academy
- Rhodesway, Allerton, Bradford
- West Yorkshire
- BD8 0DH
- United Kingdom
At Dixons Allerton Academy our mission is for all students to leave the academy saying “At DAA, I developed good moral principles and achieved, exceptional outcomes that allowed me to have ambitious life choices”
We will work tirelessly and to whatever it takes for our students to achieve this. We make no excuses for having incredibly high expectations. We work with families, students and each other to ensure all students leave prepared and equipped for their next stage in learning and life.
At Dixons, we are committed to making a difference where it matters most. We work to improve the future for thousands of children in the parts of the north of England where young lives are adversely affected by social and educational disadvantage.
We believe that every child, regardless of their background, should be able to fulfil their academic potential and go on to thrive amongst the demands and expectations of 21st century life.
We are ambitious for every child we teach and want to see a society that benefits from the contributions of our well-educated and empowered young people who come through our network of high-performing non-faith academies. We make a difference to young lives by being that difference and defying the disadvantage we see.
Dixons Academies Trust
The Dixons Academies Trust is a family of 17 schools in Liverpool, Manchester, Bradford and Leeds: 3 primaries, 11 secondaries, 2 all-through and one standalone sixth form. We are committed to making a difference where it matters most:
- Values driven
- Over 30 years of challenging educational and social disadvantage
- Ambitious for every child and highly inclusive
- Always in the top 5 nationally for progress at secondary
- Committed to recruiting a diverse workforce
- Exceptional colleagues will support you to be your best
- Low staff turnover
We establish high-performing non-faith academies which maximise attainment, value diversity, develop character and build cultural capital. By the age of 18, we want every student to have the choice of university or a high-quality apprenticeship.
For more about Dixons, visit www.dixonsat.com or our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/dixonsopensource
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