Discovery Academy · Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands
Principal: Ms J Schofield
| Required:
September 2026 | Fast
Track Lead Practitioner for English | MPS/UPS, Actual Salary £32,916 - £51,047
with a TLR3C payment of £3,477
The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint an
enthusiastic Fast Track Lead Practitioner for English to join our strong team
of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards
and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. This role is for teachers who are just completing
their ECT period, show exceptional performance and want a fast track into
leadership through our Fast Track programme.
At the heart of everything we do is an unremitting desire
for our students to become successful and responsible young people who make a
positive contribution to our academy and the wider community. To do this, we
need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners.
Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive
your application.
The ability to converse at
ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate
spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to
fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of
English.
Our
Purpose
At
the Discovery Academy our purpose is that we are committed to "delivering ambitious, high-quality teaching and
learning every lesson, every day that allows every student to achieve
success". As an Academy we have
created a culture around our core values of Pride, Respect and Commitment to
ensure high expectations, positive relationships, and support for all
students. We believe having high
expectations of behaviour and attitudes enables teachers to teach and students
to develop in a caring, supportive environment.
Why
Discovery?
The Discovery Academy is
one of the largest Academies in Stoke-on-Trent. It boasts a £21 million
building with world class facilities, including extensive sport and recreation
areas. The building design has a faculty-based organisation in which subject areas
are co-located to foster collaboration and project-based learning
opportunities. There are an extensive range of vocational and academic
facilities across the Academy.
The
Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent
and consists of two Secondary Academies, four Primary Academies and a Central Team.
Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of Primary and Secondary
Academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class
education for every child that overcomes inequality. This means that we recruit
outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one
priority.