HEAD OF ENGLISH FACULTY

Ealing, London
Academics

HEAD OF ENGLISH FACULTY

Salary: Band A (£34,502) – Band C (£53,482) plus Management Allowance 6 (£12,733)

Contract: Permanent

Start date: September 2023

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional teacher and leader to take overall responsibility for the leadership and management of a thriving and successful Faculty of English.

This is an exciting time to join the school as we shape the next stage of the school’s journey. We are looking for the right candidate to lead the English Faculty, make a significant contribution to the school and take the impact of our work to even higher levels so that what our school offers the education system continues to become ever more distinctive.

Our new Head of English will prepare and oversee the implementation of improvements in the English curriculum intended to anchor our ethos and standards ever more deeply into the life of the school, building on what has already proved successful and drawing on the experience of other schools and from what has been proven through academic research. We are looking for a practitioner who strives for excellence in all that they do and believes in our aspirational ethos. The fit and commitment towards these goals and our ethos is extremely important to us.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the whole age and ability range up to and including GCSE and A Level English. Leading by example in daily practice as well as supporting and challenging those they oversee to grow and develop are key aspects of the role in leading the team to deliver the very best learning opportunities for our students.

At our school we recognise and value continued professional development. Deliberate Practice, Curriculum specific training and Instructional Coaching are at the heart of our pedagogical training model with every teacher having the opportunity to work one-to-one with an expert coach. Additionally, we have a legacy of developing educational leaders including supporting staff through a range of National Professional Qualifications. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development in all areas of their practice.

Student achievement is consistently high with our most recent progress score at GCSE placing us in the top 15% of schools nationally and A level results that place us in the top 20% of schools.

We offer

• The opportunity to work for an organisation which is values driven and places our students at the centre of everything we do
• The opportunity to work with fantastic students who are aspirational and driven to succeed
• Access to high quality CPD and support with career progression, including the full suite of NPQs and subsidised post-graduate study
• For those aspiring to senior leadership, the school has an excellent track record of developing senior leaders, including progression to Headship
• Magnificent buildings and an attractive and harmonious working environment
• An exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping the future direction of the school
• Excellent transport links by road, bus and rail, including close proximity to the Elizabeth Line

Apply today!