Head of English

About the Post

Are you seeking a role that will challenge and excite you? Are you ambitious for leadership in an organisation which champions a progressive and transformative approach to education.

We are seeking a Head of English at Twynham School to join our exciting journey.

Twynham School and The Grange School (TGS) federated teaching structures for September 2021 enabling us to deliver world class educational experiences to students across both of our schools. This is a rare opportunity to join our organisation working as a Head of English at Twynham School. You will be part of a leadership group leading English across both of our schools with a particular responsibility for the department at Twynham School.

This is a truly exceptional and very rare opportunity for a talented colleague.

What we can offer you

·        An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families

·        The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding

professionals

·        The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people

and their families

·        An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system

leadership

·        Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom

·        The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy

trust

·        The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

·        Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme

·        Free on-site parking

Who we are looking for 

An outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

·        Lead a strong and experienced English department

·        Further improve the outcomes for students in English at Twynham School

·        Further shape the English curriculum in all key stages to ensure that it is exciting and

challenging

·        Work with exceptional professionals to further develop a shared understanding of

 You are likely to be someone who:

·        Has an honours degree (or equivalent) in English or a related discipline

·        Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

·        Is an inspirational and skilled classroom teacher

·        Is an emergent and aspirational leader ready to take on additional responsibilities

·        Has a clear understanding of effective pedagogy

·        Is ambitious for wider school leadership and thrives in an aspirational culture

·        Will embrace our highly supportive and professional approach to education

·        Has proven experience of improving outcomes for students in English as a

classroom teacher

·        Has successful experience of teaching English across Key Stage 3-4 in a state 11-16

or 11-18 school

·        Has experience of leading staff and responsibility for outcomes of a cohort of

students beyond your own classroom

·        Has an acute understanding of the current Ofsted framework and the application of

the Quality of Education judgement within the English curriculum.

·        Has successful experience of curriculum design

·        Has excellent classroom management skills

·        Will promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance

with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

·        Aim high

·        Keep improving

·        Don’t leave anyone behind

·        See the bigger picture