Head of English
Location: London
Salary: L5 - L9
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 31st December 2024
About us
We are a lively co-educational, multi-ethnic academy based in North London. Our students are highly aspirational, engaging, interesting, and key learners.
Our school motto is: Inspire to Excel
This motto is transmitted through staff and governors helping our students to develop their capacity and potential to excel in their academic and social skills development in an engaging and safe learning environment.
Character education, including qualities like tolerance, optimism, perseverance, respect, integrity, resilience, confidence, community spirit, self-discipline, and courtesy, prepares our students for life beyond school. We believe these qualities are essential for a successful and productive life as active citizens now and in the future.
Our academy is committed to helping young people develop these qualities, as they underpin our belief that the role of a school, together with families and the wider community, is to support the development of well-rounded young adults.
The Governors and staff here at Duke’s Aldridge Academy work hard to ensure that our students receive an outstanding educational experience, which will open doors and pathways once they leave the school at 16.
Overall purpose of the role:
To be responsible for managing the English Department.
To liaise with SLT, HODs, HOYs, SENDCO, subject staff, and support staff. To strategically plan for the development of the following areas, demonstrating impact on learning and progress of pupils. To narrow the gaps in the achievement of all groups of learners through:
* Securing high-quality teaching which directly impacts pupil progress.
* Curriculums which facilitate the progress of all learners.
* Ensuring responsive interventions across your subject.
* Working with colleagues to maximise positive work ethic and a love of learning for your subjects.
Essential Criteria
Education:
* Qualified Teacher Status
* Relevant Degree
* Experience of teaching in the 11-16 sector
Experience:
* Prioritise, plan, and organise effectively.
* A passion for English demonstrated in the classroom.
* Act as a role model for pupils and staff by setting high personal and professional standards.
* Motivate and inspire pupils, staff, parents, governors, and the wider community.
* Deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts.
* Use a variety of leadership styles in different situations and understand their likely effects.
* Demonstrate impact of teaching and learning on progress.
* Commit to providing high-quality feedback to all learners and lead by example in this area.
Knowledge and understanding:
* Understanding of current educational issues.
* Strategies for raising standards.
* Effective learning and teaching strategies.
* Knowledge of the Secondary Curriculum.
* Effective use of data.
* Effective user of ICT.
* Aware of whole school issues.
* Ability to translate vision into practice.
* Developed partnerships with stakeholders.
* Excellent subject knowledge and awareness of the latest initiatives in that subject.
* Able to deliver GCSE English.
Key benefits of working for us:
* Benefits Scheme in Partnership with Sodexo – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
* Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with bike-friendly benefits.
* Employee Assistance Programme – Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
* Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
* Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking; your spot is covered.
* Good local transport links – Local train and bus links.
* Generous Annual Leave – Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years!
* Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!
How to apply
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