Head of Faculty - Blandford Forum, United Kingdom - Dorset Councils

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Description
Organisation

  • Dorset Council
  • Location
  • Blandford Forum
  • Reference


  • REC/23/0054

  • Occupational group
  • Teaching
Salary details

  • MPR/UPR plus 1.2 TLR
  • Job term
  • Full Time
  • Appointment type
  • Permanent
  • Contact
  • Liz Bishopp
  • Contact
telephone


  • Closing Date
  • 01 March 2023

The Blandford School:


Head of English Faculty
  • Full Time
, Permanent:


Required:
September 2023


The Blandford School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Head of English to join our thriving and supportive school.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach across the age range including A Level, and lead a forward thinking and outward looking faculty where student achievement and progress is above the national average.

They will also be a member of the schools Senior Staff Group, helping to shape the future direction of the school alongside other Heads of Faculty and Heads of Year.

The post holder will report directly to a member of the Senior Leadership Team who will support and challenge they to ensure students achieve well.


WHY CHOOSE US


The Blandford School is a successful and oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with high aspirations for our students, situated in the beautiful county of Dorset, 30 minutes from the beaches of Poole and Bournemouth and 40 minutes from the New Forest National Park.

With outstanding modern facilities, and inspirational and dedicated staff, our students achieve above the national average and progress to a wide range of destinations.


The school has an excellent CPD programme based on the latest research evidence to ensure that all teachers, no matter their level of experience are able to develop and improve.

We are focussed on ensuring staff well-being and pride ourselves on a supportive team approach.


WHAT WE OFFER:

  • A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
  • Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching.
  • A successful ECT support programme.
  • Onsite parking.
  • Onsite canteen which is open to staff all day
  • An opportunity to be part of a supportive and forwardthinking team
  • A range of opportunities outside of work to socialise with colleagues

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
  • An English related degree
  • Leadership experience in a school showing the impact of their work.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

  • The ability to teach English to Key Stage 4 (and preferably 5)
  • A passion for English and a commitment to embedding a lifelong love of learning to our students
  • A high expectation for students of all abilities
  • Forward thinking disposition, creative, receptive to change and able to work within and contribute to the continual development of the team.
  • A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery.

Closing Date: 1st March 2023
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process

  • For Dorset Schools and those Academy's that have opted into the first year rate adjustments:_
  • The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. T_he salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year._
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