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Head of English / Director of English, Bexley
Client: Clarus Education
Location: Bexley, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
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31
Posted:
30.03.2025
Expiry Date:
14.05.2025
Job Description:
Salary: Leadership scale, based on experience
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Job overview:
Our Outstanding Academy is seeking a passionate and experienced Head of English / Director of English to join our team from September 2024. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving forward the English department, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning are maintained. You will develop and implement strategies to enhance student progress and attainment in English.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with the team to create a dynamic and engaging English curriculum that meets the needs of all students.
2. Lead and inspire a team of English teachers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
3. Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning within the English department, implementing strategies for improvement where necessary.
4. Analyse data to track student progress and attainment, identifying areas for intervention and support.
5. Foster a positive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported to achieve their academic goals.
6. Work collaboratively with other members of the leadership team to promote cross-curricular initiatives and shared best practices.
7. Develop strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external stakeholders to support student learning and achievement.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. A degree in English or a related field.
2. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
3. Significant experience teaching English at secondary level, with a proven track record of raising student achievement.
4. Strong understanding of current educational trends, pedagogical approaches, and assessment practices.
5. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
6. A commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the school community.
If you are interested in this opportunity, tours & interviews can be arranged ASAP.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
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