Head of English
Tes Schools Recruitment
Hampshire
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Up to £45,000 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 September 2024
Job overview
Tes is supporting the appointment of a Head of English to join a School based in Hampshire.
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of their continued growth, they now have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of English to join their close-knit team located in Southampton.
About the role
- To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Head Teacher;
- Improve the quality of pupils’ learning in English across all key stages;
- Contribute to the development and / or implementation of English policy and procedure;
- Have lead responsibility for English across the school (all key stages) and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance;
- Have lead responsibility for reading across the school and reading interventions
- Teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculum. Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area - this may include off site locations including college settings;
- In consultation with the Head Teacher undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum;
- To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.
General Responsibilities
In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the post holder will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will:
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people;
- Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of the School;
- Take on specific tasks related to the day to day administration and organisation of the school;
- Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually then negotiated and agreed within the performance management cycle and school improvement process;
- Take on any additional responsibilities, which might from time to time be determined;
- Support all staff in achieving the priorities and targets of the school improvement plan and monitor the progress of those which relate to English;
- Ensure that parent/carers are well informed about the curriculum, targets, pupil’s progress and attainment in English across the whole school.
- Deliver staff inset where appropriate
Qualifications Required
- QTS
About their school
The School is a brand-new school based in Southampton that opened in September 2023. The School will place 60 students and caters to students with social and emotional mental health and other complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop with a new staff team in a newly established independent special school.
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.
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: LC2102293 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.
About Tes Schools Recruitment
- Tes Schools Recruitment
- 70 Grays Inn Road, Holborn
- London
- WC1X 8NH
- United Kingdom
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