Cecil Road Hounslow, London, TW3 1AX United Kingdom Salary: L4 - L9 (Outer London Weighting) well-being cash plan pension scheme (TPS) additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: Full Time Contract type: Permanent Start date: January 2025 / April 2025 Are you looking for your next step? Kingsley Academy is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring or experienced leader. We are seeking an outstanding teacher to join our team as Head of English. This role is perfect for a passionate educator eager to lead and develop our thriving English department while making a lasting impact on student's academic journeys. We are privileged to offer secondment opportunities to our Senior Leadership Team, providing pathways for further career progression. As Head Of English, You Will Teach Students Across Key Stages 3 To 5, Joining a Dedicated, Experienced, And Supportive Team That Warmly Welcomes New Members. At Kingsley Academy, We Prioritise Staff Well-being By Offering One late start or early finish per week Support from a subject specialist Assistant Principal Opportunities to be part of the teaching and learning team If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a dynamic, successful department, we would love to hear from you About Kingsley Academy Kingsley Academy, a ‘Good’ 11-18 Secondary School that has made significant progress. Kingsley Academy has grown significantly in numbers over the last three years and we are now full in every year group with a waiting list across all years demonstrating the successes the school has seen and the positive culture with exceptional student behaviour. Kingsley Academy is inclusive, supportive and truly serves the local community, offering to give every student the opportunity to achieve academic excellence. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people. Who is Lift Schools? We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation. We Offer You Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career. Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs. Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives. The role is due to commence January 2025 / Easter 2025. This is a full time, permanent position. Closing date: Monday 9th December 2024 Interview Date: Friday 13th December 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and Linkedin. Further details can be found on our careers page. Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details. Downloads Job Description Brochure Safer Recruitment Statement