Second in Department (English)

In this vital role, you will work collaboratively with the Head of Department to co-lead the English subject area, driving outstanding outcomes for our students. You will assist in shaping the curriculum, monitoring attainment, promoting a vision for developing literacy across the academy, and ensuring that learning and teaching are consistently of the highest standard., Departmental Leadership & Development

• Co-Lead the Subject Area: Support the Head of Department in implementing a long-term vision and developing English both within the Communication Learning Centre and across the academy.
• Curriculum & Innovation: Monitor and evaluate the curriculum, planning engaging, relevant schemes of learning for Key Stages 3 and 4 while developing innovative approaches utilizing ICT.
• Track & Improve Performance: Monitor student performance across your responsibility area, ensuring regular marking and assessment, and developing effective intervention strategies to achieve outstanding results.
• Staff Support: Help ensure teachers in the department consistently deliver good or better lessons. Support professional development through training, mentoring, and coaching.
Teaching & Student Care
• Outstanding Practice: Teach assigned students according to their educational needs, setting and marking work that inspires exceptional progress.
• Student Well-being: Promote the progress, health, safety, and general well-being of individual students, responding carefully to the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs.
• Behavior Management: Consistently apply the academy's behavior and discipline policies to maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
• Progress Tracking & Communication: Complete tracking systems, prepare students for public examinations, and communicate regularly with parents regarding student achievement., The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

We are seeking an inspirational and driven educator to join us as a temporary Second in Department (English) to cover a period of maternity leave., The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of delivering high-quality learning opportunities. You should possess strong leadership qualities, excellent administrative skills, and the capability to manage and support colleagues effectively. A thorough understanding of data protection regulations (GDPR) and an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of professionalism are essential

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions. Northern Education Trust (NET) is a multi-academy trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. At Dyke House Academy, we strive to provide our students with the skills they need to be successful in both the academy and their future lives. We maintain a culture where all students have equal access to outstanding learning opportunities.