Lead Practitioner of English

We are seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner with specific responsibility for the development of literacy within and beyond the department. The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching and learning and the ability and desire to lead, engage and motivate students and other professionals. If you want to make a difference in a school where children can learn and teachers can teach and you have a proven track record of high-quality delivery, making an impact in your classroom and beyond, come to our open evening on Tuesday 14th April at 4.00pm

The specific job description will be created to reflect the experience and development needs of the successful applicant.

The Dixons Difference

The Dixons Difference is our relentless focus on student achievement, led by highly committed and professional staff. By creating a can-do, independent culture with an emphasis on self-discipline, we prepare our learners for future success in an ever-changing world.

Our Academies put students at their heart and work in close partnership with parents. We value diversity and cultivate happy schools, based on strong relationships, mutual respect, integrity and honesty.

Dixons City Academy is a much sought after centre of excellence serving the whole community of Bradford.

We currently offer 825 places for 11-16 year old students plus 280 at Post 16 and can offer you:

• Positive and polite students. Ofsted graded us ‘outstanding’ for Behaviour and Safety in 2014
• The opportunity to join a high performing Academy focused on learning
• An excellent weekly CPD programme and opportunities for all staff to develop continually
• The chance to be part of a successful and hardworking English Department
• Professional and friendly colleagues with a ‘can do’ attitude’
• A Senior Leadership Team who believe in support and challenge in equal measure and see staff wellbeing as vital for all to be the best they can be

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 provide a current DBS certificate via the Update Service or undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the academy.

More information about the post and a downloadable application form can be found on our website: www.dixonsca.com .

Please contact the P.A to the Principal on 01274 220768 with any queries.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Tuesday 21st April
Interviews / selection will be on Friday 24th April