Assistant Curriculum Leader of English

Are you an ambitious professional with a passionfor the teaching of English? Do you believe in the power of education todevelop knowledgeable, thoughtful and responsible young people, helping themsecure the gift of choice? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher ofEnglish to contribute to the leadership of our increasingly powerful Englishdepartment. This is a great opportunity to join a school on a journey of rapidimprovement, where standards are rising, outcomes are improving andexpectations are high.

As an Assistant Leader of English, you will provideimportant leadership for the subject, ensuring that students experience a rich,engaging and ambitious curriculum that promotes both academic achievement andpersonal development. You will play a key role in shaping the vision of thedepartment, supporting colleagues to deliver excellent teaching and inspiringstudents to think critically, develop a love of literature and becomeproficient in their writing.

Our school is driven to be a beacon for our localcommunity. We are ambitious for everystudent and member of staff, committed to working diligently to secure the verybest outcomes and believe that kindness should underpin everything we do. Weare looking for a leader who shares these values and can model them throughtheir daily practice.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent teacher of English.
• Have the vision and leadership skills to drivecontinued improvement.
• Have high expectations of achievement, behaviourand attendance.
• Be committed to fostering a culture of excellence,inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Inspire both students and colleagues throughenthusiasm, expertise and integrity.

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to develop leadership skills.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• High-quality professional development andleadership opportunities.
• Enthusiastic students who are eager to learn.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experiencedmiddle leader or an ambitious teacher ready to take the next step in theircareer.

Potential applicants are likely to be:

• Anambitious teacher, with experience of securing excellent outcomes, ready totake the next step in theircareer.

Applicants should also have:

• Adetailed knowledge of current developments in education including the effectiveuse of the Pupil Premium.
• Theability to put vision into practice.

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