Head of English - September Start

Head of English

September Start

MPS / UPS + TLR 1d £16,553

Full time / permanent

Brent

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader and teacher of English who is passionate about teaching the subject they love. You will be working with a dedicated team of teachers and will be teaching students with a real passion for the subject. Many of our students progress on to English Literature in our 6th Form and our English outcomes have been high across many years.

The successful candidate will have the vision, creativity and experience to drive the continued development of the English Department. They will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations for achievement.

The successful candidate would be expected to be able to teach at all Key Stages. They will be expected to lead the department as a whole and line manage key post holders within it. 

You will:

• have a passion for teaching and learning
• be an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas
• be an excellent practitioner
• lead by example and act as a strong role model to students and staff
• have a positive, can do attitude with staff and students
• be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills
• have a proven track record of achieving outstanding student progress through own practice
• be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
• have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff
• be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress

We offer:

• the opportunity to work across the education phases
• motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
• a friendly and supportive team of teachers
• well-resourced facilities
• a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
• a commitment to professional development, including an excellent CPD programme including ECT induction and Train to Teach candidates

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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