Director of English, leading and managing the English department
Contract Type Permanent Teaching Contract – Term-time only plus up to 10 days
The Djanogly City Technology College opened in 1989 and became the Djanogly City Academy in 2003. Primarily serving the residents of Hyson Green, the Academy is located on two sites. The Gregory Boulevard site is housed in a stunning, state-of-the-art building, designed by Norman Foster. The Sherwood Road site occupies a modern purpose built building with excellent facilities.
In April 2014, the Torch Academy Gateway Trust began working with Djanogly City Academy to help develop the academy further, ensuring the very best outcomes for all its students.
The Djanogly City Academy has a very clear and distinctive ethos. Our culture is highly aspirational, centred on our passionate belief that every child can succeed. We encourage staff to be creative, independent and ambitious. We expect them to challenge and inspire our students, providing high quality learning experiences that motivate students to be the very best they can. High standards and academic rigour underpin our daily work.
We value commitment, independence and courtesy from all of our students. We demand the very highest standards and in return we nurture and respect student ideas and opinions. We have a clear message to guide all students in their daily lives; Work Hard, Be Kind.
The Torch Academy Gateway Trust (TAGT) is a dynamic and growing Multi Academy Trust Group based in the East Midlands. Our Trust Group, comprising Toot Hill School, Meden School and Nottingham Free School, is committed to providing high quality education to all of our students, regardless of their backgrounds. TAGT is also currently working in partnership with Nottingham University Samworth Academy and the Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology.
With a range of schools in the trust serving a variety of different communities, opportunities for career progression and wider professional experiences are extensive. We have outstanding CPD provision across our schools, supported by our Teaching School Alliance, which links 23 schools together, sharing effective practice and developing new models for staff development. We also have a unique programme designed to provide middle and senior leaders with all the skills required to develop their careers.
Contact Name Helen Vesey, HR Advisor
Telephone Number 0115 942 1255
Applications to be sent to dcajobs@djanogly.notts.org.uk
Closing Date 2nd October 2015
Interview Dates Week beginning 5th October 2015
Djanogly City Academy, Gregory Boulevard Site