Second in English

Job overview 

Are you an experienced English teacher looking for the next step in your career? 

Oasis Academy Don Valley is seeking a passionate and talented Second in Department for English to help drive success and excellence across the department. This role is perfect for a current leader who has demonstrated the ability to improve teaching and learning strategies, boost student engagement, and consistently enhance outcomes. 

As the Second in Department for English, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Faculty Lead in delivering a strategically aligned and impactful curriculum across KS3 and KS4. Working collaboratively with subject leaders and teachers, you will be instrumental in monitoring, evaluating, and planning for improvements, ensuring that students benefit from a high-quality and engaging English education. This role will also involve contributing to whole-school activities and fostering collaboration across different faculties. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the Faculty Lead and TLR holders to evaluate and enhance the English curriculum, ensuring alignment with the school's core values. 

• Lead on the mapping, sequencing, and delivery of the KS3 and KS4 curriculum, ensuring a broad and balanced programme that maximises student outcomes in line with the Oasis Curriculum. 

• Support staff in planning lessons that reflect best practices, include a variety of teaching strategies, and are effectively differentiated for individual student needs. 

• Actively monitor and assess the progress of students, using data to inform future planning and ensure that all students are prepared for the demands of public examinations and coursework. 

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional learning within the department, leading CPL sessions and supporting the development of colleagues. 

• Engage students in extracurricular activities that inspire a love of English and enrich their learning experience beyond the classroom. 

• Play an active role in maintaining a disciplined, safe, and healthy learning environment in line with school policies. 

Ideal Candidate: 

• An aspiring leader in an educational setting, with experience in curriculum development and a track record of improving student outcomes at KS3 and KS4. 

• Strong subject knowledge in English. 

• Ability to inspire and engage both students and colleagues, fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment. 

• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills, with a clear commitment to raising standards and supporting the professional growth of the department. 

• Experience in leading professional development programmes and collaborating with a range of stakeholders including parents, colleagues, and external agencies. 

• A commitment to promoting equality, safeguarding, and the well-being of all students, ensuring an inclusive learning environment for all. 

If you wish to grow professionally, join us in developing an outstanding Academy.  

For more information about the post as well as an application pack including a full job description, please visit our website www.oasisdonvalley.org or contact the team at info@oasisdonvalley.org 

We welcome informal visits to the Academy from prospective candidates. 

Oasis Community Learning runs transformational Academies in many areas across the United Kingdom. Believing that every person, in addition to every child matters, we are working with the wider Oasis Group, transforming schools into Community hubs, through applying a holistic view of education. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks. 

Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.