Director of English and Literacy
Aldridge School
Walsall
- Expired
- Salary:
- L8 - L11
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 9 March 2015
Job overview
Join us on our journey to Outstanding!
We seek to appoint an outstanding Director of English and Literacy with an extensive and proven record in A Level teaching and innovation to rapidly move our English Faculty from Good to Outstanding. Our successful applicant will have a clear vision, be able to lead and develop the faculty at a strategic level and be able to demonstrate excellent motivational skills to inspire colleagues.
Potential applicants are actively encouraged to visit the school on either Tuesday 3 March between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm or Thursday 5 March between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm. Alternative individual arrangements for visits are by request.
Achieving excellence together
Closing date: 9th March 2015 - 9:00 am
For further information please go to our web site www.aldridgeschool.org/jobs or contact Mrs C Welch 01922 743988 ex 224.
Aldridge School - An Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.
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About Aldridge School
Welcome to Aldridge School
We are delighted that you are considering us for your next step in your career. We are here to make a difference to children’s lives, and we are immensely proud of what we have achieved for our students, as well as being excited for the future.
Aldridge School is an academy for students of all abilities and backgrounds, aged between 11 and 19. There are 1500 students on roll. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2017) rated us as Good in all areas.
We are a founder partner in the exciting newly formed Mercian Trust which comprises of two Grammar Schools, two Secondary Schools a Studio School and an alternative provision Free School.
We have an expansive site on the edge of the West Midlands, surrounded by fields with open spaces and excellent facilities. The school is a five minute walk from Aldridge village, a 10 minute drive from the M6 and as close to Walsall Town Centre. Aldridge is served by bus routes 6, 7, 7A, 936 and 997.
If you decide to join Aldridge School we offer you:
- a friendly, supportive and inclusive ethos
- students who are willing to learn
- an outstanding team of learning support and administrative staff
- an excellent ECT Programme
- excellent CPD opportunities.
- professional benefits include, child care voucher scheme, free flu jabs, Healthcare, trained school counsellor
Our dedication to our staff has been recognised by Investors in People who awarded us their Gold Standard in July 2014 and again in March 2016.
Aldridge School really does make a difference to young people. We go out of our way to see them do their best and get the most out of school. We leave no child behind, nor do we hold anyone back. We believe in challenging and inspiring our students to set them on the path to success. We support our strong academic curriculum with an outstanding extra-curricular programme, which gives everyone the chance to shine.
Our extensive curriculum and highly-praised teaching staff combine traditional education values with creativity and innovation. We have created a richly diverse and adaptable environment to give our students a solid foundation to grow as an individual, achieve the best possible standards in their exam results, and enter the world equipped with all the skills for a successful adult life. Our caring and supportive House System makes pastoral care exceptional and manageable. We offer students a truly unique music scholarship scheme catering for 25 places each academic year. Our music department produces amazing concerts and school productions.
We are truly committed to “achieving excellence together”. We look forward to receiving your application.
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