We are looking for a Head of English. This is an exciting opportunity to join Park House School and become an integral member of the Teaching team.
We are based in Newbury in Berkshire which in itself is in a beautiful area of the country and provides good access to Oxford and London. The area we serve is diverse, and therefore our catchment and students offer a range of expectations and challenges, being able to drive ambitions is key. Our ambition for our students to have the best chance of success is central to our drive and vision. This is best evidenced by our incredible results in the summer exams of 2023 and 2024. Whilst the nation's results plummeted back to pre-pandemic levels, Park House has had two years of significant improvements and in 2024 attained their best results ever at both GCSE and A-Level. Furthermore, the school has attained the highest grades at both GCSE and A-Level in West Berkshire. Progress 8 is again well above the national average this year at +0.6.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’ .
Main responsibilities:
* To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
* To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher/Tutor.
* To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
* To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
* To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
You will need:
* Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject
* Teaching qualification (QTS)
* Commitment to own self development
* Recent experience of leading and developing within a team
* Recent and relevant leadership development/training in management and leadership
* Desire to further raise overall achievement in your subject area through promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning
* Demonstrate a commitment to following the School’s principles of teaching, learning and assessment and working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
* Good discipline/classroom management
* Commitment to high standards and expectations
* High levels of professional integrity
Whats in it for you:
* Professional development and career progression
* Generous pension scheme
* An Employee Assistance Program
* Gym Discounts
* Free eye tests
* Cycle to work scheme
* Green car scheme
* Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 21st April 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.