Head of English Faculty
Drayton Manor High School
Ealing
- £36,745 - £56,959 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Band A - Band C Plus MA 6
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2024
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2024
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional teacher and leader to take overall responsibility for the leadership and management of a thriving and successful Faculty of English.
This is an exciting time to join the school as we shape the next stage of the school’s journey. We are looking for the right candidate to lead the English Faculty, make a significant contribution to the school and take the impact of our work to even higher levels so that what Drayton Manor offers the education system continues to become ever more distinctive.
Our new Head of English will prepare and oversee the implementation of improvements in the English curriculum intended to anchor our ethos and standards ever more deeply into the life of the school, building on what has already proved successful and drawing on the experience of other schools and from what has been proven through academic research. We are looking for a practitioner who strives for excellence in all that they do and believes in our aspirational ethos. The fit and commitment towards these goals and our ethos is extremely important to us.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the whole age and ability range up to and including GCSE and A Level English. Leading by example in daily practice as well as supporting and challenging those they oversee to grow and develop are key aspects of the role in leading the team to deliver the very best learning opportunities for our students.
Drayton Manor recognise, and value continued professional development. Deliberate Practice, Curriculum specific training and Instructional Coaching are at the heart of our pedagogical training model with every teacher having the opportunity to work one-to-one with an expert coach. Additionally, we have a legacy of developing educational leaders including supporting staff through a range of National Professional Qualifications. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development in all areas of their practice.
Drayton Manor is a heavily oversubscribed, diverse, vibrant, and successful school with proud traditions and an excellent reputation. Our school motto of ‘Nec Aspera Terrent - hardships do not deter us,’ is at the heart of our ethos and we live this vision every day in our work with our students and everything that we do.
Candidates who have extremely high expectations and who are keen to take a full and active role in the life of the school are encouraged to apply. This role requires an excellent teacher who has strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and a firm commitment to upholding the ethos, values and expectations of the school.
Student achievement is consistently high with our most recent progress score at GCSE placing us in the top 6% of schools nationally and A level results that place us in the top 20% of schools.
We offer
· The opportunity to work for an organisation which is values driven and places our students at the centre of everything we do
· The opportunity to work with fantastic students who are aspirational and driven to succeed
· Access to high quality CPD and support with career progression, including the full suite of NPQs and subsidised post-graduate study
· For those aspiring to senior leadership, the school has an excellent track record of developing senior leaders, including progression to Headship
· Magnificent buildings and an attractive and harmonious working environment
· An exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping the future direction of the school
· Excellent transport links by road, bus and rail, including close proximity to the Elizabeth Line
Drayton Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We recognise that this is an integral factor in recruitment and selection and is an essential part of creating safe environments for all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Service.
The closing date is 12 noon, Friday 9 February 2024
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Start Date - September 2024
No agencies or CVs.
Attached documents
About Drayton Manor High School
Drayton Manor High School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in London serving students between the ages of 11-19. The secondary school, situated in Ealing as approximately 1,566 students on record.
Formerly Drayton Manor Grammar School, Drayton Manor High School was established in 1930, changing to a comprehensive status in 1975. The secondary school converted to academy status in 2012 and was identified as outstanding by Ofsted in the same year.
Headteacher
Ms Lisa Mills
Values and vision
Drayton Manor High School focuses on maximising student’s development and works to ensure they are provided with a broad range of academic, practical, cultural and sporting opportunities. The London based secondary school teaches students to respect differences and promotes equal opportunities, wishing for each individual to succeed to the best of their ability and achieve their goals and ambitions. The school nurtures students global awareness and wants them to have an understanding and appreciation for different groups and nations, along with economic and environmental issues.
Ofsted
“This is an outstanding school. The sixth form is outstanding. The school has a well-deserved reputation of giving all students equal opportunities to succeed. It supports their individual needs so they make outstanding progress. Many of them attain well above average standards. All students are very well prepared for their future lives, whatever their chosen paths. The curriculum offers stimulating extras such as Chinese, Latin and the Duke of Edinburgh award, sixth form community service as well as numerous visits, trips and enrichment activities and makes a significant contribution to students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Many of the enrichment activities broaden students’ understanding of the wider world and different societies”.
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