Assistant Curriculum Leader of English with Media

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Curriculum Leader of English to join our fantastic team at MEA Central. This is a permanent position on Teaching terms MPS-UPS plus TLR 2.3/2C allowance of £8,279.

We’re Looking For

A qualified and experienced Teacher eligible to work in the UK ready to take on additional responsibility and drive improvements across the curriculum. You will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner consistently delivering Good/Outstanding lessons. You will also need to demonstrate thorough English subject knowledge and an understanding of current curriculum developments.

Main Purpose Of The Job

This is a middle management post. In addition to those professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers in the school, the post holder’s key responsibilities will be for supporting the Curriculum Leader in raising the standards of teaching, learning and student achievement in the subject area for all students.

Responsibilities

• To lead, manage and develop the English with Media curriculum across the Academy and develop excellence in teaching to accelerate progress for all students.
• To foster a shared vision in the curriculum team which reflects the whole school vision and to enthuse, inspire and motivate all team members.
• To monitor the quality of teaching and learning through lesson observations and other strategies and implementing strategies to improve teaching where necessary.
• To ensure that the aims and objectives of the Department are the subject of regular review and consultation.
• To manage the finance and resources ensuring effective curricular resource management & deployment to maximise student achievement and attainment.
• To collaborate with other curriculum areas to raise attainment through developing overlapping themes and cross curricular learning opportunities.
• To promote the provision of a range of enrichment activities and extracurricular activities across the curriculum area.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including:

• High quality CPD for all roles.
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses.
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff.
• Good holidays teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service.
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free.
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines.
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans.
• Flexible working options - we’re happy to talk flexible working where possible.
• Mental Health First Aid in every school.
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more.
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases.

Visit Our Website To Learn More About Our Trust

MEA Central is a thriving 11-16 secondary school in South Manchester, driven by the mission, “A fantastic future for all.” We focus on removing barriers to student success, combining high expectations with warmth and encouragement. Our values of Citizenship, Achievement, and Participation, along with a belief in the power of language, help develop confident, socially responsible young adults.

We offer a challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum to prepare students for GCSEs, further education, and life beyond. Our high expectations are matched by efforts to ignite intellectual passions, fostering autonomous, fulfilled learners. Beyond academics, our exceptional pastoral care and extensive extra-curricular program ensure students gain cultural capital and succeed in areas like sport, music, drama, and community activities.

MEA Central has been graded as good by Ofsted.

“Pupils at Manchester Enterprise Academy Central are incredibly proud and happy to be a part of a diverse and respectful community. Everyone can be themselves. Pupils are considerate of one another. They do their best to model the school's core values. They strive to work hard, be kind and take part.”

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.