Now is the perfect time to join Greenwood Academy as our Head of RE. We seek an enthusiastic leader with vision and determination to lead our department to brilliance.
Head of RE
175 Farnborough Road
Birmingham, B35 7NL
United Kingdom
Salary: Negotiable + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits Relocation package for the right candidate dependent on experience
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2024 Start
Now is the perfect time to join Greenwood Academy as our Head of RE. We seek an enthusiastic leader with vision and determination to lead our department to brilliance. The Greenwood Academy team is made up of dedicated and passionate practitioners who are committed to providing a high-quality education for students of all abilities at KS3 and KS4.
Overview
- This is a perfect role for candidates seeking further middle leadership experience.
- This role would suit someone who can lead by example, inspire staff and pupils alike, and aspire to join us in developing our growing academy.
Greenwood Academy is a vibrant, successful 11-18 Academy in the heart of Castle Vale on the North East edge of Birmingham. We currently have 950 pupils on roll and are growing every year. As members of The Academies Enterprise Trust, we aim to enable pupils to 'find their remarkable', achieving the highest personal and academic standards. We intend all children to do better academically and personally, than they could have imagined as 11-year-olds, thrive as adults, and have a great life. The school was judged 'Good' by Ofsted, in October 2021.
You will be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate pupils and staff.
About Academies Enterprise Trust
AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.
AET Staff Benefits
Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World. We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.
- Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
- Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
- Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme
Closing date: Monday 13th May 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today.
Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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