Job Description

MPR/UPR + TLR 1A £14,194 + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Permanent, Full Time

January 2024 Start

Passionate about making a difference? Our academy is on an exciting journey towards becoming a beacon of educational excellence. Do you have the passion, commitment and determination to make a difference?

We are looking for a Director of English to join our academy and help us continue delivering high quality education to our students. Our English department has a wealth of experience consisting of a KS3 Lead, KS4 Lead, KS5 Lead, Reading and Literacy Lead and Director of English. As a department we take pride in our commitment to excellence, teaching English up to KS5, following the AQA exam board curriculum for GCSE and OCR for A Level. All of our classrooms are equipped with modern facilities, including interactive whiteboards.

Our department's dedication to student success has not gone unnoticed. Ofsted recently commended our subject leaders for their meticulous selection of knowledge, "This knowledge builds well on pupils' prior learning ensuring a seamless progression of learning" from prior levels. Our teachers excel at breaking down complex concepts into manageable stages, providing clear explanations that facilitate student understanding.

Outside of the classroom we promote a love for English through various extra-curricular opportunities including the Jack Petchey 'Speak Out' Challenge, creative writing clubs and our weekly 'stretch and challenge' revision sessions for Year 11. Additionally, we believe in enriching our students' cultural experiences, regularly organising theatre trips that allow them to explore the world of literature and drama first hand.

Tendring Technology College (TTC) is a large, 11-19 mixed comprehensive academy. With over 1,800 young people on roll we strive to be a catalyst; aiming to create not only remarkable lives for our young people, but for our community. We are an academy that offers a broad and ambitious curriculum and inspire high aspirations for all.

We are proud that we have students who gain the very highest academic and vocational outcomes and we believe passionately in promoting the arts, creativity and sporting success.

We want our pupils to be happy, enjoy being engaged in their learning and challenged in their thinking. TTC strives to ensure our pupils are fully prepared for the rapidly evolving future that lies ahead of them, standing shoulder to shoulder with the best in the world.

About Academies Enterprise Trust

AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.

With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.

AET Staff Benefits

Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World. We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.

• Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
• Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
• Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme

Closing date: 8th December 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time andflexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Information about the School

I warmly welcome you to the Lift Tendring website. I am immensely proud to lead a school where students are at the heart of everything we do. Lift Tendring is a traditional yet forward-thinking school, built on the values of respect, honesty and responsibility.

We want our students to be happy, to enjoy learning, and to be challenged in their thinking. Our aim is to become a beacon of educational excellence in Essex both pastorally and academically. With the sole aim of equipping young people with the confidence to stand shoulder to shoulder with the best, locally, nationally and globally.

We are proud to achieve the strongest student outcomes in our local community, and our commitment to excellence is clear in every aspect of school life.

This was recognised by Ofsted, who noted: ‍"The school has transformed. It is now a place where pupils feel safe, learn well and thrive." "Pupils behave well and enjoy coming to school." "Staff have high expectations, and pupils rise to meet them."

‍Our dedicated staff are passionate professionals who work tirelessly to secure the best for every student. We believe in continuous improvement to ensure that our students leave us confident, capable and ready for the future. Above all, we want every member of our community to wake up each day excited to come to Lift Tendring, a school of excellence, opportunity and belonging.

Tom Burt, Principal

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

-We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. -With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. -We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.