Assistant Curriculum Leader / Second in Charge for English

Are you a Teacher of English interested in becoming the Second in Department?

Do you have experience raising attainment in English at KS3 and KS4?

Would you like to work in a vibrant Academy where you are recognised for your hard work?

If you have answered yes to these questions, The Chalk Hills Academy would love to hear from you!

The Chalk Hills Academy have a great opportunity for a self-motivated Teacher of English to join our wonderful Department as Second in Charge. We are seeking a teacher who has the drive and determination to see all children succeed regardless of where they may start. In particular, the successful candidate will be the Pupil Champion for Achievement at KS4 with a focus on the progress of learner groups and daily cover in KS4. We are really looking to recruit an exceptional candidate to join our team and are willing to pay an additional recruitment and retention allowance for the right person who will drive attainment in English forward.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teaching Status
• Have an established and evidenced practice as an outstanding teacher over a prolonged period
• Have a proven ability to raise standards in classrooms other than their own
• Have experience of leading teaching and learning initiatives beyond their own classroom
• Have excellent understanding of the components which comprise outstanding teaching and learning
• Have experience of conducting lesson observations, giving effective feedback to colleagues about professional performance and mentoring colleagues
• Be able to use assessment and attainment information to improve practice and raise standards
• Have a vision for the development of teaching and learning and have strategies to enhance this

Job Specifics:

• Start Date: January 2018 ideally but will consider an Easter start
• Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR +  Additional Allowance
• Job Role: Full time, Permanent

Why work for Chalk Hills Academy?

• £30 million state of the art building with well-equipped classrooms in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school
• You’ll be working alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Principal and Senior Leadership Team who are here to support and develop you
• Unparalleled CPD opportunities with free courses every Thursday catered to your developmental needs
• We recruit for attitude and train for skills with excellent opportunities for career progression in a successful and expanding Academy
• All teaching staff receive a laptop to use whilst in employment
• Freshly brewed coffee for staff on arrival to the academy every morning
• Employee of the month scheme winning shopping vouchers
• Fantastic staff benefits that make a difference to your work life balance

Here’s what Ofsted have to say: “The purposeful and caring leadership of the Principal and SLT have created a strong academy identity and a positive ethos shared by all members of the community. The strength of leadership is recognised without exception by the academy’s staff. Students’ behaviour is good, the atmosphere in lessons is calm and studious and attitudes to learning are routinely positive as students want to learn. Students are hugely proud of their academy, they wear their blazers and ties smartly, do not drop litter and look after the modern, purpose-built site impeccably. They stand without instruction when any adult enters a classroom.”

Teacher Testimonial: “Having worked in London schools for over 12 years and overseas for a couple of years, I hadn’t really considered a move to Luton. There is something about the diversity of London schools, both culturally and socially that I love and I genuinely didn’t think that this would be replicated unless I working in another big city. The opportunity to work at Chalk Hills Academy came up and after looking at the website and Ofsted report, I decided to apply and have been here since January 2017. Chalk Hills Academy and The Shared Learning Trust (this is my first time working in a small academy trust) has certainly exceeded my expectations. Everything that I loved about working in London - diversity, atmosphere, forward thinking and generally wanting the best for all students is at Chalk Hills. In addition, working in a school that is part of a small multi-academy trust means that there are regular opportunities for collaborative working and partnerships. As well as the working environment, salary is always a consideration and I have been pleasantly surprised to find that there isn’t a great deal of difference between The Shared Learning Trust and an Inner London salary. I would unreservedly recommend Chalk Hills Academy, The Shared Learning Trust and Luton; have a look I am sure you will too will be pleasantly surprised!”

Meet the lovely English Department:

Closing date: Friday 10th November 

Interviews: As soon as possible

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please do apply today – we look forward to hearing from you!

‘We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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