DIRECTOR OF ENGLISH AND LITERACY
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 1HH |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | ab944ef4-7e33-4f19-a72f-24c86c04a44c |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will:
• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards of teaching and learning.
• fully 'buy in' to using IRIS and regular drop-in feedback as a mechanism to improving their day-to-day performance as a teacher.
• have the ability and desire to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.
• be a dynamic practitioner with a relentless desire to drive up educational standards and deliver exceptional outcomes for all cohorts of pupils.
• have excellent subject knowledge and be able to teach effectively across the age and ability ranges.
• have a track record of delivering clear impact with their own classes.
• be an aspiring, ambitious leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• have a proven track record of raising and maintaining standards and securing high quality provision.
• be an advocate of partnership working and community engagement.
• be a team player and work closely with other leaders and professionals to develop and implement effective strategies and processes of departmental improvement.
• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
• be committed to the Sir Thomas Wharton Academy vision.
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Sir Thomas Wharton Academy operates.
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
• modern, purpose-built learning spaces, which inspire exceptional teaching and learning.
• excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive and continuous programme of personalised ‘Professional Learning and Development’ (PLD).
• an excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven, and supportive staff.
• an opportunity to shape strategy within an already successful team.
• an opportunity to contribute to developing teaching and learning across the Learning Trust.
• mentoring and support from an experienced leadership team.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service
• Cash healthcare plan.
• Staff Rewards Gateway
• Smart Tech
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The ideal candidate will:
• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards of teaching and learning.
• fully 'buy in' to using IRIS and regular drop-in feedback as a mechanism to improving their day-to-day performance as a teacher.
• have the ability and desire to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.
• be a dynamic practitioner with a relentless desire to drive up educational standards and deliver exceptional outcomes for all cohorts of pupils.
• have excellent subject knowledge and be able to teach effectively across the age and ability ranges.
• have a track record of delivering clear impact with their own classes.
• be an aspiring, ambitious leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• have a proven track record of raising and maintaining standards and securing high quality provision.
• be an advocate of partnership working and community engagement.
• be a team player and work closely with other leaders and professionals to develop and implement effective strategies and processes of departmental improvement.
• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
• be committed to the Sir Thomas Wharton Academy vision.
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Sir Thomas Wharton Academy operates.
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
• modern, purpose-built learning spaces, which inspire exceptional teaching and learning.
• excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive and continuous programme of personalised ‘Professional Learning and Development’ (PLD).
• an excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven, and supportive staff.
• an opportunity to shape strategy within an already successful team.
• an opportunity to contribute to developing teaching and learning across the Learning Trust.
• mentoring and support from an experienced leadership team.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service
• Cash healthcare plan.
• Staff Rewards Gateway
• Smart Tech
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.