Director of Learning - English - Full-time

Leigh Academy Minster, Sheerness

• Ref:KCC1-10101-8L
• Posted:03/04/2024
• Pay:Leadership scale commensurate with experience
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:19/04/2024 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Leigh Academy Minster is seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Learning - English to join their team from September 2024. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving forward the English department, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning are maintained. As Director of Learning you will develop and implement strategies to enhance student progress and attainment in English.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team to create a dynamic and engaging mathematics curriculum that meets the needs of all students.
• Lead and inspire a team of English teachers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning within the English department, implementing strategies for improvement where necessary.
• Analyse data to track student progress and attainment, identifying areas for intervention and support.
• Foster a positive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported to achieve their academic goals.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the leadership team to promote cross-curricular initiatives and shared best practices.
• Develop strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external stakeholders to support student learning and achievement.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in English or a related field.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Significant experience teaching mathematics at secondary level, with a proven track record of raising student achievement.
• Strong understanding of current educational trends, pedagogical approaches, and assessment practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• A commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the school community.

The basis of this role is full-time, permanent and offering a salary of leadership scale commensurate with experience. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Thursday 2nd May.

Information about the school

At Leigh Academy Minster, we are committed to nurturing the academic, personal, and social development of every student, empowering them to excel in their chosen paths and become confident, compassionate leaders of tomorrow. Our values of ambition, achievement, character and responsibility are the foundations of everything we do, and our academy prides itself on providing a dynamic and enriching learning environment where innovation, collaboration, and aspiration thrive. With a dedicated team of educators who are passionate about inspiring and challenging our students, we ensure that every learner receives the support and guidance they need to reach their full potential.

At the heart of our ethos is a belief in the power of education to transform lives and unlock opportunities. Through a diverse and engaging curriculum, enriched with extracurricular activities and real-world experiences, we strive to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and instill a lifelong love of learning in our students.

As part of the Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from a network of support and expertise, enabling us to stay at the forefront of educational innovation and best practice. Together, we work collaboratively to create a positive and inclusive school culture where every member of our community feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Located in the vibrant town of Minster, our academy serves as a hub of learning, creativity, and community engagement. With state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated staff, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do, Leigh Academy Minster is not just a place of learning but a home where aspirations are nurtured, achievements celebrated, and dreams realised.

Join us on our journey of excellence, where every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference. Together, let's inspire greatness and shape the future

Click here to find out more about Leigh Academy Minster: https://leighacademyminster.org.uk/

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly Neve
• Address:Leigh Academy Minster, Minster Road, Minster-On-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JQ
• Telephone: 01634 412 263
• Email: info@laminster.org.uk

Documents

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• DOL English