Director of English - Devon, United Kingdom - Devon County Council

Description

Located on the stunning Jurassic Coast and with the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close by, Exmouth Community College is one of the largest secondary schools in the country with over 2300 students.

Exmouth Community College is seeking an outstanding, inspirational and dynamic qualified teacher to take on the Director of English role. This offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious, resourceful, creative and enthusiastic individual to lead and manage a large English Department within the context of the whole College vision.

The post is advertised on the Leadership Scale. This reflects the significance of the role in the College and the potential for invaluable professional development at a senior level as a member of our Extended Leadership Team. The nature of this wider contribution to whole school leadership will depend on the experience, careers aspirations and interests of the post holder, but would be an ideal step towards Senior Leadership for an ambitious colleague. We have a large and experienced SLT and so through discussion, this offer can be tailored to meet your needs. Equally, if you do not wish to hold a whole school responsibility that is also perfectly acceptable and can be discussed further at interview.

We have flexibility to offer between - FTE. Please state your preferred FTE range within the Supporting Statement section of your application.

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably skilled person to join the College and work in its community of highly motivated staff, enthusiastic students, supportive parents and knowledgeable Governing Board.

Prospective candidates are invited to visit the College for a tour of the campus. Please contact or call

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis, subject to the College's need.

Exmouth Community College is committed to providing the best possible care and education to our pupils and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our commitment, we need to ensure that all potential employees satisfy our employment checks. Please note that where appropriate, shortlisted and/or potentially suitable applicants will be required to undertake further checks. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure (with Barred List check) will be required before the successful candidate can commence employment at Exmouth Community College.

Please visit to download the full job description, person specification and the appropriate application form.

Your completed application form should be returned to by 10am on the closing date.

Early applications are encouraged. Exmouth Community College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the College be able to identify an appropriate candidate.