Head Of English in Bexley

Head of Department - EnglishWe need an exceptional person with determination, focus and a broad understanding of the features of an outstanding school necessary to help create a high-attaining learning community at the Academy.

Start date: September 2024Contract type: Full TimeLocation: London Borough of BexleySalary: Main Pay Range/ Upper Pay Range (Outer London Weighting) + TLR2C + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional BenefitsContract term: Permanent.

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our teaching team as Head of Department.

The successful candidate will lead and teach within the English department, ensuring that all students make excellent progress and achieve well across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.

As the Head, you will not only lead the department but also be responsible for teaching English.

This role is ideal for an experienced teacher who has QTS, and seeking the next step in their career, transitioning into middle leadership.

The successful candidate will have a passion for both teaching and leadership, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues.

Key responsibilities: * To support the strategic management of the academy through the development, management and evaluation of the effectiveness of policies, projects and programmes.

* To ensure effective supervision and performance management arrangements are in place for your team.

* To work with your line manager to complete your Curriculum Area Reviews when required.

* To promote ethnically sensitive and anti-discriminatory practice and ensure that equal opportunities and health and safety policies and procedures are fully integrated into the work of the academy.

* To work with the Academy Leadership Team, to ensure that they receive information and reports as required, in particular as pertaining to the delivery of your curriculum and the performance of your team.

* With other members of the middle leadership team, to engage with students to explore their views on their learning experiences at the academy.

* To be mindful of the emotional well-being of staff within your team and to engage positively with our community of students and families * To take on broader middle-leader responsibilities which are agreed with the Principal once the full middle leadership team has been appointed.

If you are interested in this position please Apply.

The successful candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including: eligibility to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS disclosure and full references including one from your most recent employer.

Strategy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Head of Department - Head of English - Subject Lead