Assistant Head of English

Assistant Head of English

Required from January 2025

Salary range: M1 – UPS3

£30,000 - £46,535 per annum & TLR allowance of £7,487 per annum

(pay award pending)

Are you an outstanding teacher or leader of English who is ready for a new challenge? Are you committed to delivering inspirational lessons for our students, in order that they can achieve well? If the answer to the questions above is yes, Light Hall could be the school for you.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, innovative leader who is looking to take the next step in their career to progress student outcomes and assist the Head of English in leading the English department and curriculum to secure the very best outcomes for students at our school.

In return, we can offer you a school and senior leadership team who will encourage you and allow you to play an active part in our school improvement, students who are enthusiastic, are keen to learn and who demonstrate excellent conduct and behaviour and attitudes to learning, in addition to a team of dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and excellent resources. 

You will be joining us at a very exciting time. Our sixth form has recently opened. This brings with it numerous opportunities for continued development. The successful candidate will have access to a range of CPD opportunities and qualifications. 

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you:

·        The opportunity to be part of our supportive and inclusive Light Hall family;

·        Opportunities for further development in your role and progression;

·        Induction, training and ongoing CPD opportunities to further support your development;

·        A range of staff benefits including local government pension with generous employer contribution;

·        Free employee wellbeing services such as free physiotherapy and chiropractor sessions, GP consultations for staff and their children 24 hours a day, 7 days a week worldwide and flu jabs.

You can find out more about this role by:

·        visiting our school website www.lighthall.co.uk to download a candidate pack and application form.

·        visiting the school – to arrange a visit, please contact Anna Williams, HR, Cover and Office Manager on 0121 746 5060 or email HR@lighthall.co.uk

Closing date:           9.00am on Friday 18 October 2024

Interviews:                Week beginning Monday 21 October 2024

We look forward to hearing from you. 

‘The best from everyone, all of the time’

Light Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants