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SalarySalary: Leadership Pay Scale Point 11; plus Relocation Allowance and Performance Related Bonus
Inspiration Centre for Education (Hewett campus Norwich) with delivery in assigned Trust Secondary schools
Starting April 2024
This is an exciting opportunity for exceptional English Teachers to demonstrate outstanding practice in delivery of the KS4 curriculum. You will be part of a new team, directly responsible to the Director of Secondary school with the sole purpose of increasing outcomes in English at KS4 in areas of East Anglia that need exceptional practitioners.
The role will be stimulating and wide-ranging. You will be responsible for improving outcomes in English in one of three secondary schools. You will be assigned a year 10 and year 11 class, with expectation to drive standards forwards. The majority of pupils within your classes will be pupil premium, so this position represents a real opportunity to make a difference, in areas of the country where aspirations are low. As part of your role, you will have the opportunity to work the Director of English on refining the English curriculum and pedagogical approaches, to ensure best practice is shared.
We are looking for English Teachers who are passionate and knowledgeable about the English curriculum, with the experience and interpersonal skills to work with colleagues within schools. Successful applicants will have clear evidence of achieving excellent outcomes for students on a sustained basis.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Evidence of experience achieving exceptional outcomes at KS4
- An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS
- A postgraduate qualification in English
Inspiration Teaching Centre for Education is based at the Hewett Academy in Norwich and is part of the Inspiration Trust, providing high-quality professional development to teachers at all stages of their careers, fulfilling the Department of Education's commitment to a 'Golden Thread'.
Curriculum specialists lead the constant improvement of the curriculum for the Trust's 17 academies. Our teachers are ambassadors for - and our children benefit from - some of the most innovative developments in education. The Trust's family of schools share their ideas and skills. Every teacher at our schools can benefit from the Inspiration Teaching School's CPD programme, including the Aspiring to Headship and leadership courses.
Inspiration Trust has twice been ranked as the country's top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believes in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. The Trust provides strong networks with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. The Trust is committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities to all our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country's best educational thinkers and practitioners.
When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.
We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.
The Trust also offers:
- Generous holiday entitlement for employees.
- Local Government Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions.
- Employee Assistance Programme which provided a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support is offered. Access to well-being information, advice and guidance are always available as well.
- Discounted monthly travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel Club.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers.
- Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal.
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C) and healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership discounts.
- Specsavers VDU Eyecare vouchers and Boots Annual Flu vouchers.
- Free Parking (on most sites).
Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation
If you are interested in being part of our growing Trust and would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact our Secondary Director, Louise Jackson ()
To apply, please click the button on this page and complete the online application form.
Closing date for applications is: 9am on Monday 4th March 2024.
Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 11th March 2024.
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
