CANDIDATE INFORMATION BROCHURE To inspire young people to make their best better March 2017 Dear Candidate Thank you for taking the time to apply for the Second in English post at Maltings Academy. Maltings Academy opened in September 2008 and is part of Academies Enterprise Trust, the largest nationwide, multi-academy sponsor in the country. Academies Enterprise Trust firmly believes that all young people deserve to become world class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a world class educational environment, which has the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. Our vision is to help students achieve world class learning outcomes by developing world class teachers in a world class community. Maltings Academy was graded as “Outstanding” by Ofsted in March 2015. “Students believe they can and will achieve and understand how to do so”. “They approach their learning with enthusiasm, confidence and determination”. Ofsted also said “students’ behaviour is excellent” and “teaching is highly effective”. This is a great opportunity to work in an outstanding school. Visits to the Academy are encouraged. To arrange a visit or for more information please contact Human Resources on 01376 512911 extension 1201 or [email protected] If you share our vision and values then we would be very excited to hear from you. Yours faithfully The Talent Team The English Department at Maltings & New Rickstones Academy The Department The English Department features seven specialist classrooms at Maltings Academy and five at New Rickstones Academy, all containing interactive whiteboards. Classrooms are based in the same corridor to provide inspiration, support and a strong team ethos. Any new member of staff is welcomed into an outstanding team that works collaboratively, innovatively and consistently in order to provide excellent experiences for the students. The team consists of seven full time specialist teachers at Maltings Academy and five full time specialist teachers at New Rickstones Academy. The department also benefits from English Intervention Tutors and LSA support for SEND students at both academies. You would be joining a friendly and supportive team. The department has an extensive range of online resources and in-house lesson materials. Excellent CPD opportunities are available and specific support is provided throughout all key stages by AET English & Literacy Team. Curriculum The aim of our curriculum for English is as follows: At KS3, students develop a range of reading, writing and speaking skills as they study each of the topics. Students read and appreciate a variety of fiction and nonfiction text, developing writing skills. They gain an understanding of the need to write with correct spelling, punctuation and grammar; to be able to infer and deduce meanings across a range of texts; write according to type, audience and purpose across a range of contexts; have belief in their own imagination. At KS4, students prepare for GCSE English Language by reading and responding to a range of articles and other texts, looking at both modern day and historically significant writers. Students also have the opportunity to write in a variety of styles. There is also an assessment of students’ speaking and listening. At KS4, students prepare for GCSE English Literature by responding to a range of poetry, prose and drama texts, spanning from Shakespeare to the modern day. The course gives the students a grounding in a wide variety of literature that will stay with them for life At KS5, students study English Literature which promotes the development of higher order reading and writing skills, in preparation for higher education. We follow a traditional approach to teaching English, which includes group work and thought provoking activities centred around close analysis of both fiction and nonfiction texts. Students are set by ability from the beginning of Year 7. This is regularly reviewed based upon careful analysis of examination performance, which takes place at regular intervals, in preparation for the final GCSE examination. Key skills are developed both in class and through extra-curricular activities including author visits, theatre production visits, Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge, specific holiday revision days. We work closely with our Primary feeder schools to ensure that the transition between stages is as seamless as possible and to ensure that students continue to develop their skills in literacy. This now involves linked pieces of work and regular visits. The GCSE specification that we follow is AQA which has one tier of entry and is graded 1-9. Results for the English Department are excellent and are above national average at both academies. In 2016 Maltings Academy achieved 83% A*-C. At KS5 we offer A-Level English though AQA. Students are keen to continue to study English Literature and the numbers enrolling are increasing year on year. As such, the opportunity to teach at A-Level will be provided for suitable candidates. Find out more For an informal chat about the role please contact Cheryl Cox, Director of English, Maltings Academy & New Rickstones Academy [email protected] 01376 512 911 extension 1220 . Job description Job Title: Second in Department Responsible to: Director of Subject ___________________________________________________________________ Job Purpose ● To support the Head of Subject/Faculty in raising standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress. ● To take responsibility for student progress and development within the subject area. ● To develop and enhance the teaching practice of others. ● To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the academy and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Head of Academy ● To be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject/curriculum area. ● To effectively manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department to support the designated curriculum portfolio. Operational/ Strategic Planning (in liaison with Head of Subject/Faculty): ● To lead the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the department. ● The day-to-day management, control and operation of course provision with the department, including effective deployment of staff and physical resources. ● To assist in monitoring and following up student progress ● To implement Academy Policies and Procedures ● To formulate aims, objectives and strategic plans for the department which have coherence and relevance to the needs of students and to the aims, objectives and strategic plans of the Academy. ● To assist in leading and managing the business planning function of the department, and to ensure that the planning activities of the department reflect the needs of students within the subject area, the Academy and department SEF and the aims and objectives of the Academy. ● To be a member of the appropriate academy management structures/meetings, and take a corporate responsibility for the leadership of the Academy. Leadership (in liaison with Head of Subject/Faculty): ● To liaise with the Head of Subject/Faculty to ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective curriculum programme which complements the Academy Improvement Plan/Academy Evaluation. ● To assist in curriculum development for department ● To keep up to date with national developments in the subject area and teaching practice and methodology. ● To liaise with the Head of Subject/Faculty/SLT/Exams Officer to maintain accreditation with the relevant examination and validating bodies. ● To assist with staff development within the department ● To as reviewer for performance management a group of staff within the department. ● To make appropriate arrangements for classes when staff are absent, ensuring appropriate cover within the department liaising with the Cover Manager/relevant staff to secure appropriate cover within the department. ● To participate in the selection and induction process for new staff ● To promote teamwork and to motivate staff to ensure effective working relations ● To be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff within the department and act as a positive role model. Staff Management & Development (in liaison with Head of Subject/Faculty): ● To work with the Head of Subject/Faculty/SLT to ensure that staff development needs are identified and that appropriate programmes are designed to meet such needs. ● To undertake performance management reviews and to act as reviewer for a group of staff within the area. ● To make appropriate arrangements for classes when staff are absent, ensuring appropriate cover within the department liaising with the Cover Manager/relevant staff to secure appropriate cover within the department. ● To participate in the interview process for teaching posts when required and to ensure effective induction of new staff in line with academy procedures. ● To promote teamwork and to motivate staff to ensure effective working relations. ● To participate in the Academy’s training programmes as appropriate. ● To be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff within the department and act as a positive role model. Quality