Second in Department - English

Northern Education Trust, The Blyth academy is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Second in Department (English).The role of Second in Department will involve co-leading your subject area to ensureoutstanding outcomes for students. This includes Learning and Teaching, curriculumprovision, standard of attainment and behaviour and safety within the department.As Second in Department you will work collaboratively with the Head of Departmentto provide a vision for developing literacy across the curriculum.You will provide highly engaging, relevant and innovative learning opportunities at allkey stages to ensure students make exceptional progress in your subject and areprovided with the skills they need to be successful in both the academy and theirfuture lives.You will demonstrate outstanding learning and teaching in these areas, both in yourown practice and leadership of others. The successful candidate will: - Inspire and motivate our young people to fulfil their potential - Demonstrate the drive and skill to raise standards of students' attainment and achievement - Monitor and track student progress within their classes. We welcome applications from colleagues who wish to work as part of a team and who seek to contribute actively to the promotion of achievement throughout the academy. What the school offers its staff Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College., Northern Education Trust, The Blyth academy is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Second in Department (English).The role of Second in Department will involve co-leading your subject area to ensureoutstanding outcomes for students. This includes Learning and Teaching, curriculumprovision, standard of attainment and behaviour and safety within the department.As Second in Department you will work collaboratively with the Head of Departmentto provide a vision for developing literacy across the curriculum.You will provide highly engaging, relevant and innovative learning opportunities at allkey stages to ensure students make exceptional progress in your subject and areprovided with the skills they need to be successful in both the academy and theirfuture lives.You will demonstrate outstanding learning and teaching in these areas, both in yourown practice and leadership of others.
The successful candidate will: - Inspire and motivate our young people to fulfil their potential - Demonstrate the drive and skill to raise standards of students' attainment and achievement - Monitor and track student progress within their classes. We welcome applications from colleagues who wish to work as part of a team and who seek to contribute actively to the promotion of achievement throughout the academy. Northern Education Trust offers:
• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 29 academies; 16 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in twelve Local Authority regions. We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.