English 2ic - Deputy Head of Department

About The Role

Job purpose

As Deputy Head of English, you will assist the Head of English in the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum, which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment in English. You will support the Head of English to lead the professional community of teachers in English and promote outstanding teaching and learning and a strong school culture within a nurturing and rigorous environment.

Objectives:

• To deliver consistently excellent sequences of lessons to pupils to enable them to develop a deep understanding of the subject.
• To support the development of a knowledge-led disciplinary curriculum.
• To take responsibility for proactive personal professional development to build own capabilities continuously.
• To constantly reflect on your practice and commit to the multiple layers of training and development available at Ark Acton.
• To make a valued contribution to the school's pastoral and enrichment programmes; including trips and school visits.
• To hold, as an effective Form Tutor, responsibility for and a 'single view' of each pupil in the tutor group and strive to become a true mentor to every pupil.
• To epitomise the vision and values of Ark Acton Academy and at all times adhere to the staff code of expectations.

Benefits:

• Twice as many training days as standard
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
• Coaching for every teacher
• Access to high-quality, regular professional development
• Subject-specific knowledge development
• Free use of our leisure centre
• Access to the school counsellor
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About Us

Ark Acton is a good school, and we are on a mission to make it a great school. From a strong sapling to a mighty oak. Be part of our growth.

At Ark Acton we think teaching is the best job in the world.

We are heavily committed to staff welfare and development, and this includes:

• weekly staff training and coaching for every teacher
• Subject-specific knowledge development
• free use of our leisure centre
• access to the school counsellor

We have high expectations for our pupils - and our staff - but we know that by working as a team and committing to our mission we can shape the future.

Visit arkacton.org/jobs to learn more about us.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link.