English Teacher Head of English - The Guardian : Job Details

English Teacher + Head of English

Q - Are you an experienced English Teacher looking for your first Head of Department position?

Q - Or are you currently a Head of English, looking for a greater work life balance and a culture of aspiration, progression and innovation?

A small mainstream Secondary School for KS4 & KS5 students is searching for an English Teacher + Head of English to join their team on a permanent contract in January 2025.

This is the perfect opportunity for a confident, ambitious English Teacher in the early stages of their career looking for a chance to step up and make their mark.

Highlights of this school and English Teacher + Head of English role:

• Teaching just KS4 & KS5 English
• Reduced teaching timetable.
• Small class sizes through-out the school - 20 at GCSE and under 10 in Year 12 and 13.
• Extensive pastoral support team & Brilliant behaviour policy
• Close-knit team with a great social aspect
• Strong focus on the development of oracy across the curriculum
• State of the art, modern facilities
• Excellent work life balance & wellbeing policy including;
  • 2 flexi-days to take time off during term time
  • Students start at 9AM
  • Directed time finishing at 1:50pm on a Friday

Role Details- English Teacher + Head of English

• English Teacher + Head of English
• Full time, Permanent Contract
• January 2025 start date
• Outer London Payscale
• MPS3 - MPS6 + TLR2B £5500

Person Specification - English Teacher + Head of English

• Ambitious English Teacher
• Confident, personable and ambitious
• Available from September 2024.

School Details - English Teacher + Head of English

• Ofsted 'Good' - Recently inspected
• Excellent student behaviour
• Small class sizes of 20 maximum
• Unique mainstream school with incredible facilities and a quiet & calm atmosphere
• Excellent internal promotion opportunities for middle & senior leadership
• Extended pastoral team who support with academic achievement, behavioural needs and more.
• Outer London Payscale

Apply to this English Teacher + Head of English position today and if shortlisted you will be contacted within 8hrs to discuss the school and next steps.

English Teacher + Head of English