Teacher of English and Whole Academy Literacy Co-ordinator
West Walsall E-Act Academy
Walsall
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main/Post Threshold Pay Scale + TLR 2d - £6,320
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 May 2015
Job overview
Are you looking for a challenge? Do you understand the difficulties faced by adults and children who are not yet functionally literate? Are you looking to work in a community where you will truly make a difference to children’s lives every single day?
If you have answered yes to all of these questions then West Walsall E-Act Academy is the place for the next stage of your career.
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly effective Teacher of English with responsibility for Whole Academy Literacy. It is likely that you will be looking for experience of leadership. You will need a passion for supporting the development of students in all areas of their academy life, focusing particularly on academic achievement. Your key focus will be to lead on driving up standards of reading, writing and oracy across the academy. This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop a set of skills and competencies that will equip you for senior leadership within the next 3 – 5 years.
West Walsall E-ACT Academy is committed to high quality and personalised professional learning and to curriculum innovation to ensure more of our students achieve their potential.
You will need to
- be child-centred
- have a deep understanding of how children make progress in English and reading in particular
- be able to demonstrate a proven track record over time of improving student progress
- have the confidence to lead professional learning activities with a large staffing body
West Walsall E-ACT Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post requires a Criminal Record check at an enhanced level, the successful candidate will be required to undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
Informal visits prior to application are welcome and should be arranged through Mrs Angela Brown, Principal’s PA, on 01922 720741.
For further details and an application form please visit our website www.wwea.org.uk, email info@wwea.org.uk or telephone 01922 720741.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 5th May 2015 (12 noon).
Interviews: Thursday 7th May 2015.
About West Walsall E-Act Academy
West Walsall E-ACT Academy is a mixed, mainstream, state secondary school in Walsall. It caters to students aged 11-18 and has approximately 622 pupils enrolled. The school boasts enviable sports facilities such as a football and athletics field, eight tennis courts, a heated swimming pool, a gym, a squash court, a large astroturf pitch and a sports hall.
West Walsall E-ACT Academy was originally opened in September 1971 as Wilfred Clark Comprehensive. It later became known as Alumwell Business and Enterprise College, and then West Walsall E-ACT Academy when it converted to academy status in September 2012. It is part of the E-ACT family of academy schools.
Headteacher
Kerry Solway-Blower
Vision and values
West Walsall E-ACT Academy works hard to deliver an excellent education to students of all backgrounds and abilities. Teachers aim to instil in every child the school's three main values: goodness, discipline and knowledge. Through creating a safe and supportive environment, the school hopes to demonstrate its commitment to equality as well as fundamental British values.
The secondary school pays extra attention to English, maths and science, and also offers business, drama, French, Spanish, ICT, PE and music. A STEM club meets once a week to help promote an interest in science and engineering.
Ofsted report
“Pupils receive personal, social and health education through dedicated curriculum lessons. This programme is designed by the academy to ensure coverage and development of a wide range of appropriate topics.”
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