Head of English
Sedgehill School
Lewisham
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS1-UPS3 + TLR1A-1C
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2019
- Apply by:
- 25 February 2019
Job overview
Sedgehill School
11-19 Mixed Comprehensive
Inner London Pay Scale MPS1-UPS3 + TLR1A-1C
Head of English, Sedgehill School
Required for September 2019
We are looking to appoint a resilient and dynamic Head of Department to continue to raise progress and achievement in English through a relentless focus on quality first teaching.
Laser sharp strategies for early identification of underachievement and innovative practice in assessment will play a key part in the appointed person’s leadership action.
The appointed person will be able to inspire and motivate their staff to drive up standards of consistency in English learning across all year groups.
Sedgehill is on a rapid transformational journey and the school is now rapidly improving. The school is currently working in partnership with United Learning and the successful applicant will benefit from the wealth of training and resources that the group provides. Standards are being transformed across the school and this is an exciting opportunity for the right person to contribute significantly to a school improvement journey. Sedgehill is the largest secondary school in Lewisham and moved in to its state of the art facilities some years ago.
If you have a strong desire to help students of all abilities to achieve the best they can, whilst fulfilling your own potential, then we would be very pleased to hear from you.
We have a strong vision of success and achievement supported by an excellent continuing professional development programme for all staff.
Sedgehill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment as well as to provide photographic ID and evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. References will be sought prior to interview.
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website:
www.sedgehillschool.co.uk
Closing date: Midday, Monday 25 February 2019
Interviews will be held provisionally week beginning 25 February 2019
(If you have not heard from us by this date you have not been shortlisted on this occasion)
Attached documents
- Advert - Head of English - Feb19.docx368.58KB
- Job Description30.06KB
- Applicant Info Pack368.3KB
- Booklet A4 Printable pages Feb19.docx3.67MB
- RA Application Form Teacher - Revised 010915.doc149.5KB
- Letter from the headteacher14.38KB
- General details114.32KB
- Mission statement16.04KB
- Vision1.12MB
- Letter to applicants29.72KB
About Sedgehill School
Sedgehill School is an exciting and vibrant community that we are proud to lead both now, and into the future. Our key priority is to equip our students with the knowledge, skills and self-confidence to be both happy and successful adults in the future. At Sedgehill we have excellent learning facilities for all subjects and are totally committed to students being stretched and challenged in their learning. Ensuring that students make good progress in the core subjects of English, maths and science is a key priority for us as they are increasingly crucial to all employers.
We are as a school however eager to develop students’ love of learning through reading, creativity and activity. We want students to enjoy and achieve, and our staff are fully committed to realising this goal. We have a range of exciting opportunities outside of the classroom including music and sport. As a school we will continue to assist students in learning to play a musical instrument. Our school choir ‘Vocalize’ is a great opportunity for young people to develop their skills and confidence through high level performance.
We know that settling in to a new school can be a challenge; we have a number of staff including a form tutor and Year Progress Leader who will ensure that this transition is smooth and successful.
Our Vision
Working Together to Build Bright Futures.
To be a centre of excellence where all students gain the qualifications, skills and experiences necessary for them to maximise their potential. The school of first choice for the local community where all can fulfil their dreams. A place where young people are put in charge of their lives and their futures as engaged citizens and leaders of the future.
We shall achieve this through:
• providing the highest quality education for all students underpinned by excellent teaching which ensures all students make progress;
• delivering a broad and balanced curriculum which equips students with the knowledge and skills to be successful in modern Britain;
• challenging staff and students to reach the highest possible standards through effective leadership at all levels;
• motivating students and staff to become part of a vibrant and exciting school community by providing opportunities for all to succeed.
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