Overview
Salary:
Inner London Pay Scale + ATA Allowance £2500
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
2 May 2025
Job overview
Curriculum Manager for English and Media
Inner London Pay Scale plus TLR 1c
ATA Allowance £2500
2% Attendance Bonus
Onsite fitness and cardio suite
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a highly qualified, skilled, and experienced practitioner to lead our vibrant and successful English department at one of the highest performing academies in the country. Ashcroft Technology Academy, an outstanding school (Ofsted 2021), seeks a dedicated and dynamic Curriculum Manager of English and Media to lead our team of 14 English teachers through the next stage of its development.
As Curriculum Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of English education in an Academy that is known for its high standards of behaviour, a strong commitment to academic excellence, and a relentless ambition to transform the lives of all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The ambition of our enthusiastic and committed teachers is clear: we believe that a child’s home circumstances do not have to be a barrier to exceptional success. The successful candidate will share this vision and be committed to delivering high standards of achievement for all our students.
The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher with a deep understanding of how students learn and how to deliver the English curriculum in our Academy in the most effective way. You will not be afraid of hard work, and you will have a strong focus on high expectations, reflective practice, and a commitment to your own professional development, as well as the development of the teachers in the English and Media department. You will have the chance to think critically about what makes for great teaching and become a better teacher through a culture of continuous professional growth.
We are looking for a leader who is eager to own their department, build trust and positive relationships with their team and with the students. The relationships between staff and students are exceptional, and we want someone who will build on this by fostering an environment where teachers feel empowered to be themselves, work collaboratively, innovate together, and deliver creative lessons together.
Why Ashcroft Technology Academy?
A warm-strict environment with a highly visible and supportive Leadership Group.
Excellent facilities, well-resourced classrooms, and a genuine commitment to professional development.
An Outstanding school (Ofsted 2021).
One of the highest performing schools nationally, with a Progress 8 score of +1.34 (2024), ranking in the top 15 schools in the country.
A heavily oversubscribed and highly successful school in a sought-after area of south-west London.
The highest performing Sixth Form in the Borough of Wandsworth for the past 9 years.
Both A-Level and IB programmes offered in the Sixth Form, providing a varied and rewarding teaching experience. Uptake to both programmes is exceptional with six classes in English across the 6th Form.
Conveniently located to the A3, East Putney tube station, and Putney mainline station for easy commuting. On-site parking for both cars and bicycles.
What We’re Looking For:
A proven track record as an excellent teacher of English across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
A passion for teaching that inspires students to work hard and succeed and a hard worker.
Someone with the personality and commitment to build excellent relationships with staff and students, which help to create an environment in which staff and students feel motivated and supported.
A leader who thrives in a disciplined, high-expectation environment, and is committed to raising the aspirations of all students, regardless of background.
A conscientious individual who enjoys working with young people and takes pride in helping them succeed academically and personally.
The ability to lead by example, with the vision and determination to maintain and further improve the high standards of the department.
The drive to develop yourself and others.
What We Offer:
A supportive and well-organised environment, where you will be encouraged to innovate and experiment with new teaching methods without the distraction of low-level disruption.
Excellent behaviour systems that allow you to focus on teaching and building exceptional relationships with your students.
The opportunity to lead an enthusiastic and committed team, and work in an Academy where students are driven by high expectations.
Access to excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
If you would like to be a part of this team, further details and an application form are available from our website
www.ashcroftacademy.org.uk
or telephone us on 020 8812 3553.
You must complete the application form electronically and email it as soon as you are ready, but no later than noon on Friday 2 May 2025, to
recruitment@ashcroftacademy.org.uk
. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where we find suitable applications and so we advise that applications should be submitted as soon as possible as we may choose to interview shortly after receipt.
The Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and professional values.
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. ATA safeguards children and actively promotes their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ATA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from minority groups. The school also has full disabled access.
About Ashcroft Technology Academy
Ashcroft Technology Academy
100 West Hill, Putney
London
SW15 2UT
United Kingdom
+44 20 8877 0357
A quote from our recent Ofsted inspection (September 2021) when the Academy was graded to be “OUTSTANDING”:
“Leaders make sure that all pupils receive an excellent education, both in and outside of the classroom. Pupils know that staff want them to excel and aim high for the future. Leaders are just as ambitious for students in the sixth form.”
About the Academy
We have a reputation for setting high expectations and for delivering an excellent learning experience for all our students. We are innovative in our approaches to teaching, learning and professional development and we encourage our teachers to think creatively, to innovate and to support each other in developing practice. At Ashcroft Technology Academy you will work in teams of highly educated and very motivated teachers, support staff and leaders. Our staff are passionate about their work and we have a well-established culture of sharing best practice and of encouraging staff to grasp opportunities so that they can progress professionally. We are therefore looking to recruit well-educated and enthusiastic professionals so that we can achieve even greater success.
Ashcroft Technology Academy (ATA) is a highly successful school in south west London that originally opened in September 1991 as one of 15 original CTCs established in inner city and urban areas. ATA is a school built on a partnership between industry, commerce and education to provide high quality and well-resourced facilities for the education of young people aged between 11 and 19. The Academy has 1,500 students on roll.
is graded an outstanding school (Ofsted 2021) with high standards of behaviour
is a highly successful and heavily over-subscribed school in Putney, south west London
provides excellent quality and well-resourced facilities
has a progress 8 score of +1.34 (2024), which ranks the Academy in the top 15 schools nationally
has the highest performing Sixth Form in the Borough of Wandsworth for the past 9 years
offers both A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate in the sixth form
offers excellent opportunities for career development and professional learning, with a comprehensive ECT programme
is close to the A3, to East Putney tube station and Putney main line for easy commuting
has on-site parking for cars and bicycles
We take the ‘business’ of education very seriously. We believe that students can only give of their very best and achieve well if they are able to learn in a well-ordered and well-managed environment. In order to achieve this, we operate a very strict discipline code which promotes positive learning behaviours. Our teachers and support staff are crucial in managing this environment, which we know they cannot do entirely on their own. You will be very well-supported in the Academy by the Leadership Group so that you can easily deliver and support in lessons in an environment in which students are not known to disrupt learning. In fact, the support you will receive from all staff will be second to none. In departments there is a strong sense of camaraderie, new members of staff are assigned a ‘buddy’ and we operate a breakfast PD schedule, termly PD activities and a whole host of extra-curricular activities and trips – so you will very quickly be able to involve yourself in all aspects of Academy life and get to know colleagues in all subject areas. Whichever stage of your career you are at, we are looking for people who share our drive and ambition to give our students an outstanding learning experience.
If you wish to apply for any posts advertised please ensure you download our application form and send electronically directly to
recruitment@ashcroftacademy.org.uk
to ensure your application is dealt with swiftly.
More details can be found on our website
http://www.atacademy.org.uk/page/?title=Career+Opportunities&pid=144