Head of English

I am delighted that you have shown an interest in our Head of English vacancy here at Co-op Academy North Manchester.

Co-op Academy North Manchester’s vision is ‘Together we have the highest aspirations and expectations so that everyone achieves excellence in all they do and are equipped to lead happy and successful lives.’ The vision and  values of the academy and those of Co-op Academies Trust are at the heart of all that we seek to achieve and are evident throughout the school. 

You will be joining us at an exciting time as the academy enters a period of growth. Together we have been  really successful but now we need to increase our Teaching capacity so that we can secure an even better future for our pupils, staff and wider community.

Here at Co-op Academy North Manchester,  we take time to know our pupils and have the highest expectations  and aspirations for them. Our pupils are polite and courteous and excellent relationships are at the heart of our success.  The academy prides itself on offering a rich curriculum that includes an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and clubs for all pupils which promotes their understanding of the world in which they live and the difference that they can make within it. Our Safeguarding/PSHE/SMSC and Careers curriculum is a strength of the academy and pupils develop a range of skills that enable them to be confident to be who they want to be.

he Head of English is a key role within the Academy, ensuring that the Academy’s vision of excellence and success is achieved within this key department. Through having the highest expectations, they will be able to continue to drive up standards of achievement, attainment and enjoyment for the subject so that all pupils can make exceptional progress and have an excellent offer.

The successful applicant will be committed to leading a department which has high quality teaching and learning at its heart. They will be passionate about their subject area and have a strong desire and proven track record of being able to develop within students, a real interest in the subject by offering them a range of high quality experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. They will also be committed to ensuring that all students are given the best opportunities to succeed and use strategies that will ignite within each learner a strong desire to achieve their very best.

The Head of English will be a highly successful and experienced teacher able to enthuse, motivate and inspire children, generating within them a love for learning.  Good teamwork, high standards and a capacity for hard work will have been at the core of their success.  They will be a creative thinker with an ability and determination to develop Co-op Academy North Manchester as a centre of excellence within their subject area.

Co-op Academy North Manchester offers a high quality CPD for its entire staff and the Head of English would be expected to further shape and contribute to the professional development of others and themselves. The Academy has trained English teachers in the recent past and it is expected that the successful candidate will have the opportunity to continue to develop the department as a centre of excellence for training.

The English department has a designated base within the academy; teachers work collaboratively in large classrooms very successfully and have an office within the space and access to IT facilities close by. Each room has an interactive whiteboard, audio and all teachers have a Chromebook and access to National College CPD, strong subject networks as well as access to leadership pathways. The Head of English is responsible for two qualifications at GCSE and English is taught across the school in all year groups.

Co-op Academy North Manchester  is part of the Co-operative Academies Trust and it is therefore expected that the successful candidate will also be committed to the vision and values of the Trust and demonstrate these within their role.

The Head of English should have experience engaging with the latest educational research and be passionate about teaching and learning.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.