Head of Department - English (MPS/UPS + TLR2c)

Job Title: Head of Department - English 

E-ACT City Heights Academy | Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders  

City Heights E-ACT Academy is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school located in Tulse Hill, London, serving students aged 11 to 18. We are committed to nurturing young minds, discovering talents, and helping dreams take flight. Our mission is to cultivate tomorrow's leaders through a steadfast commitment to academic rigor and excellence. 

Our Vision and Values

We are anchored at the heart of our community, dedicated to developing compassionate and articulate leaders who are prepared for university or a career of their choice. Our core values—Courageous, Helpful, Excellence, and Ambassadors—are reflected in the actions, decisions, and behaviors of our community. 

Our academy is proud of its diverse and dynamic student body. A significant portion of our students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting our commitment to serving the community. We celebrate our multicultural environment, with a substantial percentage of students speaking English as an additional language. We promote bilingualism, offering students the opportunity to study languages such as Spanish, French, or Portuguese. 

We are seeking passionate educators who share our commitment to excellence and are eager to make a lasting impact. If you are dedicated, innovative, and ready to champion student success, we would love to hear from you! Join us and become part of a school community where values shape futures. 

Take a look: https://cityheightsacademy.e-act.org.uk 

Key responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership for the development and management of teaching within your area 
• Lead the implementation of national and local strategies for raising attainment of students in your subject, in accordance with the Academy improvement plan.
• Have an overview of, and contribute to the planning and delivery of continuous professional development and training related to your area. 
• Support SLT to develop and implement strategies for raising achievement and attainment across the Academy
• Coach, mentor and develop staff including overseeing new employee onboarding, agreeing objectives, performance management, appraisal and career planning and identify CPD needs and opportunities.

Pay range: M1 - UPS 3 (£38,766 - £60,092) + TLR 2 C £8,279 Inner London

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience of holding a position of responsibility​ Experience and ability to teach English at KS3 and KS4 
• Demonstrable commitment to students continuing to study English beyond Key Stage 4​ Can motivate students at all levels of ability, thus ensuring that all students fully access the English curriculum​ 
• Have curriculum and/or pastoral experience (desirable)​
• Ability to delegate responsibility with accountability​ Mentoring training or newly-qualified teachers​
• QTS and Degree in relevant subject

What are we about? 

Outstanding Teaching and Learning: We strongly believe that outstanding teaching and learning are the keys to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our children. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education that nurtures the minds of our students. 

Advocacy and Inclusion: At our academy, every child matters, regardless of their background. Your role will involve providing each child with a fantastic, inspiring, and inclusive education that recognises and celebrates their individuality. 

People-First Culture: We proudly celebrate the diversity of our academy and our community. Join us in co-constructing the essence of an extraordinary workplace and learning environment where both staff and students feel valued and included. 

Collaborative Excellence: Our exceptional staff collaborate across our 38 academies to share ideas and problem solve. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.  

About E-ACT: 

Join a trust that is going places! 

Having recently won MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all our children and young people.  

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 25,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing. 

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams. 

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk   

Benefits: 

Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success. 

Support System of 38 Academies: Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed. 

Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable. 

Electric Car Scheme: Take advantage of our environmentally friendly initiative, making electric vehicles more accessible for a sustainable and efficient commute. 

Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement. 

How to apply: 

Simply click on the apply button to submit your application

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form. 

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. 

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.