Curriculum Leader for Humanties - Reading, United Kingdom - River Academy

Description

In the first year, the school will open to 187 students and this will rise to 1, students and an additional resource base of 35 students when full.

In the early years, we are looking for staff who are willing to be flexible to support the needs of students and to meet the operational needs of the school.

This will provide excellent opportunities for staff to develop new skills and gain experience in different areas.

• Flexible in providing support and knowledge as needed and as the school grows. This will initially include leadership of Geography, History and RE.
• An outstanding, researchinformed practitioner with a proven record of raising attainment for students.
• A confident and competent user of data, able to empower others in its use to support outstanding pedagogy.
• Able to inspire and challenge every student, enabling them to make excellent progress.
• Have a willingness to develop their own practice in line with our ethos of continuous improvement.
• Able to lead and enthuse a curriculum team and ensure accountability of expectations and practices.

The school will be a part of the successful Maiden Erlegh Trust who currently operate eight other schools in Berkshire and South Oxfordshire.

The Trust has a reputation for driving high standards and excellence in all its schools, with a strong track record of outcomes and improving OFSTED grading.

Our People Development Curriculum provides professional development pathways for every role within the Trust, both teaching and support staff, through which staff can tailor CPD to their own needs.

We have a proven track record of supporting ambitious staff in to middle and senior leadership posts and can offer opportunities to broaden your impact on the sector through the work of the Maiden Erlegh Institute.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part-time working and job-sharing.


About the School

River Academy is a new state-of-the-art, purpose-built secondary school which will be serving the need for additional school places in the Reading area.

Based in Richfield Avenue, the buildings will contain specialist teaching facilities in all areas of the curriculum including a wonderful hall, drama studio and sports studio.

River Academy will have high expectations for all students and a firm focus on academic excellence and participation ingrained in our every action.

When full, the school will serve 1, year old students of all abilities and backgrounds. In addition, we will operate an Additional Resource Base of 35 students for students with moderate learning difficulties.


To learn more about our school, please visit our website:

About the Trust

Benefits

Further information about some of the staff benefits that Maiden Erlegh Trust offers its employees, can be found on our website HERE.

Staff Wellbeing is very important to us.

As a staff member of Maiden Erlegh Trust these are just some of the examples of how we show our appreciation to staff.

• We operate a system of 'ME days' allowing staff to request an additional day off per year to attend special events such as children's sports days and graduations, and family and friends' weddings.
• CPD is available for all staff at all levels.
• Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff.
• Free eye tests are provided for eligible staff.
• Breakfast and lunch are provided for staff regularly, including on many INSET days and as a thank you throughout the year.
• Subsidised gym and pool membership at Rivermead Leisure Centre.

Closing date: 9 am, Monday 26 February 2024.

Shortlisting date: 27 February 2024.

Interviews: 13 March 2024.
We would like to thank you for your interest in River Academy.

We are incredibly proud to be opening this exciting new secondary school benefiting from a multi-million pound building programme and state-of-the-art facilities.

Our new school will provide a fantastic and enriching environment for teaching and learning, student care and support; a place for students to thrive and succeed.

When full, River Academy will cater for 1500 students between the ages of 11 and 18, of all abilities and backgrounds.

Maiden Erlegh Trust has a strong track record of running high achieving, inclusive and vibrant schools and supporting talented and highly qualified education professionals at all stages of their career.

River Academy will join a community of schools ranging from primary to Sixth Form, and from mainstream to special and alternative provision.

The school and its students will benefit from this wealth of experience, skill and enthusiasm, whilst at the same time carving out its own unique identity.

The ethos of River Academy is firmly focused on supporting young people to develop the personal attributes needed to be a successful citizen in today's modern world.

We will strive to support every student to believe in the value of
community and
respect, to develop the desire to
excel,