Head of English

Norfolk House School is seeking a dynamic, innovative and visionary Head of English to drive the curriculum development of this subject area forward from Reception to Year 6.

Reporting to the Director of Studies, the successful candidate will be a key member of the Subject Leadership Team and will be empowered to apply initiative and ambition to develop an innovative, future-facing and engaging English curriculum, rooted in high expectations, a love of literacy and the aim of best advantaging our pupils in the world into which they will grow up.

The successful candidate will have experience as an outstanding classroom practitioner and have a track record of quality-first teaching. They must be passionate about reading and writing, engaged with the latest trends in both children’s literature and English pedagogy, able to inspire colleagues, contribute to the strategic development of Norfolk House’s curriculum and build warm and sincere rapport with pupils, staff and parents. We also value a good sense of humour!

About our School

Norfolk House is a highly successful co-educational, independent day school for pupils aged two to eleven, occupying two charming Victorian sites in Muswell Hill, north London.

The School prides itself on its strong sense of community and its commitment to ensuring that every pupil feels supported and valued. A maximum class size of 16 supports a personalised approach to learning, through which pupils flourish academically and as individuals. At the end of their time at Norfolk House, pupils achieve excellent results, allowing them to move onto a range of leading senior schools in London and beyond.

At Norfolk House, we believe firmly in a collaborative approach to school development and the importance of giving colleagues the autonomy to innovate and use their initiative. Leadership is highly distributed here, rather than being ‘top-down’, and we seek to help build capacity in people and support them to thrive.

At Norfolk House School we offer:

• A nurturing and all-round academic school, unique in its context
• Motivated, well-rounded and excited children, who are eager to learn
• Excellent professional development opportunities within the school, through Bellevue Education and the Independent Schools Association
• A team of motivated, committed and talented staff

In short, you might just have found the perfect school…

To apply, please complete the online application form via TES or download a school application and forward it once completed to tlander@norfolkhouseschool.org.

Norfolk House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References and full DBS disclosure will be undertaken before appointment.

Interviews: to commence week beginning 11th November 2024

Norfolk House School is part of Bellevue Education Group www.blvue.com