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Head of EAL
Salary:MPS/UPS, plus TLR negotiable dependent on experience
Closing Date: Monday 25th April 2016
Interview date: To be advised
Start date: September 2016
This is anexciting opportunity foran ambitiousand inspirationalpractitionerwho wants to take on a strategically-importantmiddle leadershiprole within aninnovative11-16school. Studentswith English as an Additional Language (EAL) make up 52% of the academy community, and the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that these students are making accelerated progress and receivingthe best provision available. Our students need to be competent speakers, listeners, readers and writers of English in all its forms: including the academic.
The successful candidate willbe anoutstanding teacher andinnovative thinker who willlead the EAL department and be responsible for planningand implementinginterventions for our EAL learners;measuring the impactof interventions; monitoringthe progressof EAL students,and also fordeveloping and improvingEALteaching and learning throughout theacademy. Suitable candidates will have some experience of successful management of an academic department, as the ability to plan and implement actions at a strategic level is essential. Knowledge and experience of both EAL and literacy strategies for raising achievement isessential, as is the ability to develop links with all other curriculum areas and pastoral teams in theacademy, as well asbuild networksacrossthe wider trust.
Cedar Mount Academy is a diverse multi-cultural community with a rich variety of languages.It wasfounded in September 2012 as part of the Bright Futures Educational Trust,which is a multi-academy, educationally-ledorganisationwith the lead sponsor beingAltrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGGS). As well as being linked with AGGS,other members of the trust includeMellandHigh School, Gorton Mount and Stanley Grove Primary Academies.
Cedar Mount Academy is located within Gorton Education Village and is an innovative 11-16 school, committed to academic excellence. Cedar Mount Academy offers an exciting career path and a strong support network throughout the Trust. We strive to reach new goals by working together as a strong and effective team.To help us shape the future of our Academy and driveprogress for all,we are currently recruiting for the above permanent post.
Cedar Mount Academy is fully committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all its students and staff. Please note thatall posts within the academy are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be expected to consent to anEnhancedDisclosure and BarringCheck(previously known as a CRB).
If you want to be a part ofourteam and join us on our exciting journey, then we look forward to reading your application.Application forms must be returned to Chris Barber, H.R.,no later than12 noonon the closing date stated above.All shortlisted candidates will be sent interview details as soon as possible after the closing date.