Head of English

We welcome your interest in the position of Head of English at St Joseph’s Catholic School. St Joseph's Catholic School is looking to appoint a creative and outstanding English practitioner to lead our English Department.

Our School

Our school encourages and guides each of its pupils to develop their own unique gifts and talents.

By providing a broad range of learning experiences and a supportive and nurturing environment, our pupils enter the world as confident, rounded individuals, with high expectations of themselves and the self-belief, skills, and attributes to achieve their true potential.

Everyone in school is here for a purpose, to learn each day, and to widen their knowledge, experience, and imaginative understanding.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The purpose of your role will be:

• To support, facilitate and monitor the progress of the designated subject development plan to ensure it makes a significant contribution to the school development plan.
• To provide regular feedback for the subject teachers in a way which recognises good practice and supports their progress against appraisal objectives resulting in a  tangible impact on student learning in the subject. 
• To consult with the designated subject teachers and assist with formulation, communication, and monitoring of the school development plan to ensure concerns and ideas are considered and all staff understands the key school targets and the part they play in achieving these.
• To support and assist teachers to ensure they understand and are actively implementing the key aspects of the school’s behaviour and inclusion policies. 
• To be responsible for consistency of standards and expectations in all teachers of the subjects, ensuring the school policies and procedures are implemented effectively.
• To ensure that achievement is both promoted and celebrated through a positive subject ethos. 

What we can offer to candidates

• CPD programme and ongoing professional development of the highest standard
• Free onsite Parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Healthcare Cashplan - cover towards optical and dental, private consultations and therapy appointments
• Access to discount scheme which includes over 300 stores
• Cycle to Work Scheme – current schemes allow eligible staff to purchase a bike/safety equipment. You do not pay income tax or national insurance contribution on the part of your salary which is “sacrificed” to pay for the bike or childcare vouchers.
• A supportive and driven team of teachers and support staff

How to apply

You can find out more about this role and St Joseph's Catholic School by downloading our vacancy pack.

We actively encourage and welcome visits to our school prior to application. Please contact Mrs K Snell our HR Officer on ksn@sjcs.org.uk or 01722 335380.

Please go to the following link to complete an application https://sjcs.org.uk/current-vacancies/

Please note, CV's will not be accepted.

Closing date: 4th November 2024

Interview date: 11th November 2024

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.  

Visits to our school would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact Mrs Kate Snell on the above number to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school will conduct online searches through Google for all shortlisted applicants. All new staff must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.