Head of English

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Head of English to join a School based in Milton Keynes.

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only.

As part of their continued growth, they now have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of English to join their close-knit team at this School located in Milton Keynes.

About the role

To provide the highest quality of education, care and preparation for life for all students in the school.

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students with support from teaching staff, focused on Reading and working closely with the Phonics lead. Knowledge and experience of the EIF particularly in relation to Reading.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students in English and Reading. 
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment and behaviour focusing on English and Reading. 
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

About the school

The School is a brand new 55 place SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH and Autism. A co-educational provision with entry from 9 years to 16 years old. The School is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Milton Keynes.

Why join? 

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to them, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through their Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, they place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in their services at the heart of everything they do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: ME2094260 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.