DIRECTOR OF ENGLISH AND LITERACY

The ideal candidate will:

• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards of teaching and learning.
• fully 'buy in' to using IRIS and regular drop-in feedback as a mechanism to improving their day-to-day performance as a teacher.
• have the ability and desire to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.
• be a dynamic practitioner with a relentless desire to drive up educational standards and deliver exceptional outcomes for all cohorts of pupils.
• have excellent subject knowledge and be able to teach effectively across the age and ability ranges.
• have a track record of delivering clear impact with their own classes.
• be an aspiring, ambitious leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• have a proven track record of raising and maintaining standards and securing high quality provision.
• be an advocate of partnership working and community engagement.
• be a team player and work closely with other leaders and professionals to develop and implement effective strategies and processes of departmental improvement.
• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
• be committed to the Sir Thomas Wharton Academy vision.
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Sir Thomas Wharton Academy operates.