Head of English - Christchurch, United Kingdom - Dorset Councils

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3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Are you seeking a role that will challenge and excite you? Are you ambitious for leadership in an organisation which champions a progressive and transformative approach to education?

We are seeking a Head of English at Twynham School to join our exciting journey.


Twynham School and The Grange School (TGS) federated teaching structures for September 2021 enabling us to deliver world class educational experiences to students across both of our schools.

This is a rare opportunity to join our organisation working as a Head of English at Twynham School.

You will be part of a leadership group leading English across both of our schools with a particular responsibility for the department at Twynham School.

This is a truly exceptional and very rare opportunity for a talented colleague.


Who we are looking for

  • We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
  • Lead a strong and experienced English department alongside the Director of English
  • Further improve the outcomes for students in English at Twynham School
  • Further shape the English curriculum in all key stages to ensure that it is exciting and challenging
  • Work with exceptional professionals to further develop a shared understanding of learning

You are likely to be someone who:

  • Is an inspirational and skilled classroom teacher
  • Is an emergent and aspirational leader ready to take on additional responsibilities
  • Has a clear understanding of effective pedagogy
  • Is ambitious for wider school leadership and thrives in an aspirational culture
  • Will embrace our highly supportive and professional approach to education

Essential:


  • An honours degree (or equivalent) in English or a related discipline
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Proven experience of improving outcomes for students in English as a classroom teacher
  • Successful experience of teaching English across Key Stage 34 in a state 1116 or 1118 school
  • Experience of leading staff and responsibility for outcomes of a cohort of students beyond your own classroom
  • An understanding of effective pedagogy
  • Successful experience of curriculum design Excellent classroom management skills

Desirable:


  • First class or Upper secondclass degree in English or a related discipline
  • A background of working in a department with" above average" progress data
  • Successful teaching experience of Alevel English
  • Evidence of further leadership development
  • Experience of working across a range of school environments
  • Experience of involvement in successful (good or outstanding) Ofsted inspection
  • Experience of leading school trips and a commitment to the encouraging extracurricular activities
  • A knowledge of the changing national education agenda
  • Ability to drive and access to own car

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