Subject Lead for English

Full Time 1:1

Salary scale: Leadership Group 2 (6-10)

£56,316 - £62,202

Easter 2025 start or earlier

Closing date: Friday 29th November 2024 12 noon

Interviews: TBC

An earlier shortlist may be created if there is an overwhelming number of applications.

The School

Alcester Academy is a highly successful 11-16 school with 647 students currently on roll. Alcester is located between Studley and Stratford-Upon-Avon. The school has an excellent reputation based on examination results, a progressive approach to educational development and a strong sense of community. At our last inspection, in January 2022, Ofsted judged us good. The schools’ overall Progress 8 score for 2024 was +0.66 (SISRA), which we believe once again places us as one of the top performing non selective schools in Warwickshire, and in the top 5% nationally.

Outcomes in English are exemplary, and the successful candidate will be expected to continue this trajectory.

Further details about the school can be found on our website (www.alcesteracademy.org.uk), including our current curriculum information. Our Twitter feed (@AlcesterAcademy) is another excellent source for a feel of the school.

Staff well being

The school is dedicated to a considered, and positive approach towards staff well-being. Directed time is calculated carefully, and monitored closely. The views of all staff are considered of the utmost importance and staff are consulted on a regular basis on approaches taken by SLT. The staff care for each other and have the students at the centre of everything that is done.

The Post

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong middle leader with a proven track record of personal, exemplary student outcomes. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate experience of effective leadership and management in a Middle Leadership position, and a willingness to contribute to the whole staff team. Flexibility and the ability to innovate are desirable qualities, along with energy and capacity for hard work. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of what effective Teaching and Learning looks like for children of all abilities and be committed to enable all students to access the curriculum in order to fulfil their academic potential. They will be able to engage and enthuse students of all aptitudes. Resilience and drive are desirable qualities in order to ensure that students at Alcester Academy are provided with the very best life opportunities possible. The school currently offers numerous extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities, and for Year 11s, numerous lunchtime, after school and key Saturday sessions.

The additional role within the extended leadership team will be determined around the successful candidates’ strengths and the needs of the school at the time of appointment. Responsibilities will include the ability to contribute to the design and planning of interventions to promote outstanding progress at GCSE.

The Application Process

Applications can be made using the TES quick apply function.

The application deadline is 12 noon on Friday 29th November 2024. An earlier shortlist may be created if there is an overwhelming number of applications.

If you have any questions with regard to this vacancy or wish to visit the school, please contact: head@alcesteracademy.org.uk

We look forward to receiving your application.

Alcester Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointment to this post. For shortlisted candidates, please be aware that online searches may be done as part of due diligence check.

We reserve the right to follow up references provided in person