English Coordinator for KS3

English Coordinator for KS3

CROXLEY DANES SCHOOL

Pay Range: MPS/UPS (Fringe Area) Plus TLR2B (£5,527)

Full-time, Permanent 

Start Date: Summer Term or September 2024

About Us

This is an extremely exciting time to Join Croxley Danes School:

• We received our first Ofsted inspection in January 2022 and were judged to be ‘good’ in every category. 
• We received our first set of GCSE results in August 2022. The validated Progress 8 score for this comprehensive cohort was +0.44 and the students’ attainment surpassed both National and Hertfordshire averages - for example 82% of students attained grades 9-4 in English and Maths compared to 2019 figures of 65% nationally and 73% in Hertfordshire. Our unvalidated 2023 GCSE results appear to be just as strong, with the Progress 8 score estimated to be +0.39.
• We opened our Sixth Form in September 2022 with 95 students in the first cohort, studying 22 A-Level courses (including Music), one BTEC and one Level 3 course in Food Science and Nutrition. . In September 2023 we have increased the number of students recruited to Year 12 to 115. Eventually we aim to have 300 students in the Sixth Form across Year 12 and 13.

Core Purpose:

We are seeking a full time KS3 Coordinator for English who will be able to provide leadership and direction for Key Stage 3 within the faculty and ensure that it is managed and organised to meet the aims and objectives of the school.

We would like you to have:

Experience:

• Holder of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A passion for teaching and education in its widest sense
• Excellent subject and curriculum knowledge
• Experience of teaching at all Key Stages and demonstrating a positive impact on student progress and outcomes
• Ability to articulate an ambitious and appropriate vision for the department
• Ability to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge both staff and students
• Ability to manage staff with structured challenge, support and CPD
• Ability to coach and train others to be highly effective teachers
• Ability to analyse and use data to raise departmental performance
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication with a range of stakeholders
• A willingness to undertake Continuing Professional Development and Learning (CPDL)
• The ability to show initiative, to multi-task and develop existing skills
• Ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility and a sense of humour
• Ability to cope with pressure and demonstrate a calm and measured response
• A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours.  We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’.

We can offer:

• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school.
• The support of a highly professional and committed staff team and the opportunity to expand your professional networks beyond the Trust through our external partnerships
• The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust with a track record of excellent student attainment and achievement
• Exceptional professional development opportunities both within the Trust and across the Teaching School Alliance

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

How to make an application:  

• Please read the attached Appointment Brief before completing your application.  
• To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification.
• The vacancy closes at 9am Monday 15th January 2024, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should suitable applicants be found. 
• Interviews: Soon after vacancy closing date
• If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please email: recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk 

Website: www.croxleydanes.org.uk. / www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk 

School Address: Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Hertfordshire WD3 3LR

E-mail: recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk

Danes Educational Trust Address: C/o St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire WD3 6EW

Tel: 01923 589699 / 07917 035962