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Deputy Head of Faculty English

Deputy Head of Faculty English

Oathall Community College

West Sussex

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Full Time, Permanent
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14 February 2019

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English

Deputy Head of Faculty (TLR 2c) September 2019

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Head of Faculty for our thriving English faculty with effect from September 2019.  This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and outstanding teacher to enhance the leadership of a strong and successful curriculum area. The person appointed will be expected to contribute at a high level to the continuous improvement of teaching and learning in English.  The Deputy Head of Faculty role includes a whole school brief as part of the Teaching and Learning group.

Oathall is an ambitious and forward thinking 11-16 community college with 1000 students.  We are strategic partners in a local Teaching School Alliance as well as a federation with 3 other local secondary schools.   The school is characterised by our high expectations and an absolute commitment to raising standards and achievement for all. We are committed to Continuing Professional Learning through a strong training programme. 

The English faculty works closely together to develop an innovative and well-resourced curriculum. They provide students with a wide range of learning opportunities both in and beyond the classroom. The team are forward thinking and achieve high standards and good examination results.  The person appointed will possess the ability to help students reach the highest levels of achievement at KS3 and KS4.

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Application forms and further details about Oathall may be obtained from the College or the college website www.oathall.org .  Completed forms should be returned as soon as possible, together with a letter of application no more than 2 sides of A4, but no later than midday on Thursday 14 February 2019.  Applications will be considered as they are received.    


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"Oathall is a large, happy school community" Ofsted inspection 2023

Oathall is a mixed comprehensive secondary school for students aged between 11 and 16.  We are situated on the boundaries of the town of Haywards Heath and the village of Lindfield in the heart of Mid-Sussex. The college opened in 1938 and has a full spectrum of specialist accommodation and facilities including well-equipped classrooms, a music centre, library, drama & dance studios, a fitness gym and a large sports hall. Outside we have large playing fields used for sport, a floodlit full-size 3G artificial turf pitch and a five acre farm. In 2022, we were told that Oathall was a confirmed project under the DFE school rebuilding progrmme. We anticipate the project will commence in around 2026-2027.

Our teaching and learning aim is simply to ensure the best possible progress and high attainment for every student.  We offer a broad, balanced curriculum based on our knowledge of our students that challenges and motivates students to achieve their best. Academic and vocational success is complemented by an extensive extra curricular programme. Oathall prides itself on its excellent pastoral organisation and inclusion policy which is recognised as an example of best practice. Pastoral care is based around a year group structure. We also operate a traditional house system, consisting of four houses, Discovery, Endeavour, Pioneer and Voyager.

Oathall works in a spirit of co-operation and industry with a deep respect for high standards of attitude and attainment. This, together with an excellent curriculum and friendly atmosphere, leads to the education of a first-rate set of well-adjusted and highly qualified young people. The strong and effective teaching staff, excellent resources and atmosphere of hard work ensure that Oathall children have the highest possible quality of learning.

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