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Can you inspire young people with your passion for English?If so, we would like to meet you! We are looking for a dynamic and innovative leader who possesses the talent and enthusiasm necessary to be Deputy Head of our English Faculty and join our highly committed team of staff. We are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher who has experience of successfully leading teaching, learning and assessment in English to support in raising standards and achieve outstanding outcomes. This is an opportunity to progress your career as a leader of English in which you will lead and be responsible for ensuring the highly effective delivery of English across KS3 & 4The ideal candidate will: Have a track record of success in teaching English. Have a flexible, aspirational, and enthusiastic attitude. Have a passion for motivating students and improving outcomes. Be reflective and have a desire to work effectively in partnership with parents and students. Have a desire to set high expectations, embrace change and challenge and support each other as part of a highly committed team.Tile Cross Academy is a small and caring 11-16 mixed comprehensive school that was created on 1st May 2017 and is part of Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust. We are proud winners of School of the Year and have high expectations for our students in which they develop through the use of our Character Programme. We aim to provide a high-quality education in an atmosphere of mutual respect where each individual is valued as an important member of our school community. With the wide range of backgrounds and cultures represented in our school population we celebrate diversity and difference, whilst recognising that we are all equal in a Rights Respecting ethos. We are part of Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust, welcoming students from 11 years old to 16 years old, providing a standard of academic excellence for secondary and education. We are very proud of the positive learning experience offered to our students and the support available to ensure they achieve their full potential.In return, we will offer you:- A collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment, both within your schools and Trust-wide.- An opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights.- Access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance (PPG) process.- A wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio, so we know and can respond to views.- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called My Possible Self.- Access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly.- Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Teachers Pension Scheme (LGPS).- Access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution to glasses and eye-sight tests for eligible display screen users.- Opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI working group) and Wellbeing working groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support.- Onsite parking at all schools. We know you would love working at Tile Cross Academy. We have wonderful, enthusiastic students and amazing staff who always go the extra mile for their classes.This post is suitable for a teacher seeking their first leadership role within a subject area, or an existing leader looking for a new and exciting challenge. Informal conversations are warmly welcomed.Please contact: Rohan Khan Head of English rkhan@tilecross.academy or Amy Milner PA to the Headteacher amilner@tilecross.academyWhile technology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help the candidate select certain phraseology, if substantial use of AI is used, the application will be disregarded.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.As part of our recruitment process, we carry out rigorous online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).Closing date for applications: 15th May 2025 at 9amN.B. CVs will not be accepted.Tile Cross Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants #J-18808-Ljbffr