Assistant Director of English - Birmingham, United Kingdom - The King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy

The King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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The King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy

Birmingham

New
Salary:
MPS/UPS +TLR1a
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April 2024 (or sooner if possible)
15 December 2023

Job overview:

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a mixed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.

Judged to be Good by Ofsted (February 2023), we are proud of our committed staff and aspirational pupils.

Following the promotion of the existing post holder, we are looking to appoint a talented and ambitious Assistant Director for English to join our well established and successful English team, working alongside our Director of English.

Highly motivated and enthusiastic
Have high expectations of students and what they can achieve
A committed team player
Able to develop and drive new initiatives and innovate practice

We can offer you:

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
A modern, wellresourced environment
Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues
Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs
The opportunity to teach across all key stages including 6th Form

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher looking to develop their leadership.

About the Academy Trust

The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552.

Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of "making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK".

Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non selective academies.

Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.

The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham ("the Academy Trust") was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above.

The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.

Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.

How to Apply:

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The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)._
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role._

CHARITY NUMBER:
529051

About The King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy**:

_ The King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy_

- _ Sheldon Heath Road, Sheldon, Birmingham_
- _ West Midlands_
- _ B26 2RZ_
- _ United Kingdom_
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Welcome to King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy where you'll discover a great learning environment in which students aged from 11 to 18 are encouraged to reach their full potential. We invite you to be part of it.

We believe that all children can achieve.
We provide a stimulating learning environment where we raise students' aspirations.
We ensure equality of opportunity for all.
We pride ourselves on being approachable working with parents, students, staff and the community in a spirit of cooperation and support.
We belong to King Edward VI Academy Trust, Birmingham which provides a proud history dating back to 1552 and a national reputation for academic excellence.
We have high expectations of personal conduct and responsibility.
We have an absolute commitment to high standards for all.

Above all, we believe in the best - for our students, their families, our Academy and the wider community.

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