Work Pattern: 40 hours per week

Interview dates: TBC

Location: Mossbourne Fobbing Academy, Southend Road, Corringham, Stanford-le Hope, Essex, SS17 8JT

Working for The Mossbourne Federation

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, of course expectations of staff are high. In return, we engage with, and support our workforce, with great benefits and by creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

 Staff Benefits

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:

• The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)
• Free lunches (T&Cs apply)
• Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
• Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation
• Early finish on Friday – secondary academies
• Free staff fitness classes
• Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
• Discounts at local restaurants
• Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
• Saturday and holiday paid programme
• Special leave scheme
• Staff appreciation awards and events
• First rate professional development and career opportunities
• Financial support for career development (T&Cs apply)
• ‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff (T&Cs apply)
• Additional remuneration for exam board marking (T&Cs apply)

We are seeking an outstanding leader and subject expert in English, who is ready to join the Extended Leadership Team and lead one of the key learning areas in our academy. You will be responsible for setting exacting high standards for students and staff and providing expert support to both students and staff in the English Learning Area and beyond. You will oversee a significant budget and, as a member of the Extended Leadership Team, embody the ethos of the federation and help develop and support the strategic vision of the academy enabling students and colleagues to excel and grow.

We are looking for a leader with the vision, grit, and academic acumen to support and develop the Learning Area’s success. We encourage applications from teachers with experience leading a department or with a track record of holding an area of responsibility who are ready to embrace the responsibility of being a member of a whole academy leadership team.