Are you an inspiring and innovative English specialist ready to take the next step in your career? The Hundred of Hoo Academy is seeking a Lead Practitioner - English to drive excellence in teaching and learning across our English department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious educator to make a real impact in a thriving and dynamic academy.
This is your chance to be part of a truly exciting journey as we continue to grow and thrive. With an expanding academy, a fresh curriculum, and a strong focus on innovative teaching, we’re looking for a forward-thinking individual who is eager to make a real impact and inspire our students to reach their full potential.
What we offer:
* A leadership role with real influence, shaping the English curriculum in a growing academy.
* Outstanding professional development to support your growth as a leader.
* A collaborative, forward-thinking team, dedicated to student success.
* Modern, well-equipped facilities to enhance teaching and learning.
What we’re looking for:
* A passionate and experienced English teacher with a track record of success.
* A motivational leader, ready to support and develop colleagues.
* A commitment to innovative and engaging teaching strategies.
* A drive to raise student achievement and nurture a love for English.
If you’re ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of English at The Hundred of Hoo Academy, we’d love to hear from you!
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity which offers Leadership Scale commensurate with experience.
The Hundred of Hoo Academy is a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contact Amy Wenban, Recruitment Advisor.
Working with us at The Hundred of Hoo Academy
The Hundred of Hoo (All-through) Academy is a place where we combine good manners and etiquette with 21st Century innovation and creativity to ensure our pupils are more than just educated; they become globally-minded citizens who will be empowered to change their own lives and the lives of those around them.
At The Hundred of Hoo Academy, we believe that all students deserve a world-class education, which we strive to offer as their local community school. We want our students to leave our school as well-rounded, lifelong learners and global citizens who are ready for sixth form, college, and beyond.
The Hundred of Hoo Academy is a Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidate school and we approach learning, teaching, and living in the spirit of the International Baccalaureate, appreciating that academic learning is very important but not the only measure of success. We provide a curriculum that challenges students to solve problems, show creativity and resourcefulness, but also to act with integrity and participate actively in our community.
We have high expectations of our pupils, hence we are a well-disciplined academy, where pupils thrive in a culture defined by mutual respect and good behaviour. We were acknowledged with a National Area of Excellence for Behaviour & Inclusion. We believe passionately that education transforms lives, that there is no ceiling to achievement and we are extremely proud of the academic progress that our pupils make. Our results improve year after year and are a testament to the collective hard work of pupils, staff, and parents.
We pride ourselves on our digital offer to our pupils and in being at the forefront of digital development within our curriculum offer. All of our pupils have access to their very own Chromebook which enables them to take ownership over their own learning and means that they are able to challenge themselves further. The Chromebooks are an integral part of our teaching and learning at the academy, meaning that we are shaping the future for our children in the digital age. This also means that our staff have access to a wealth of digital training opportunities.
Being part of Leigh Academies Trust
As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries, and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies 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 fair, robust, and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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