Second in Department - English

Job Title: Second in Department – English

Start Date: September 2024

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2C

Contract: Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and talented Second in Department who is dedicated and keen to join our dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational English team. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher with high expectations and they should possess the imagination, energy and skill to help craft their curriculum and department. They will have the ability to motivate and inspire staff and pupils alike and possess the necessary drive and determination to further improve an already successful department.

Reddish Vale High School is part of South Manchester Learning Trust, expressed simply the trust is committed to personal growth and academic excellence for all pupils. At Reddish Vale High School, committed staff provide a positive and nurturing environment that inspires a passion for learning, so that every pupil progresses and thrives. Our pupils are encouraged to achieve to their best personally, academically, physically and socially. High expectations and standards are driven through teamwork and underpinned through the school’s core values of, Respect, Aspiration, Determination and Independence.

We are looking to appoint a passionate and dynamic Second in Department to teach English across the age and ability range within both Key Stage 3 and 4 including GCSE level. The successful candidate will be joining a well-resourced and highly successful English department and should have the ability, drive and commitment to maintain and improve the current success rate. You should have:

·        A real passion for leading teaching and learning in English

·        The ability to inspire, challenge and motivate pupils along with the ability to manage behaviour

·        Evidence of real measurable impact as a teacher

·        A willingness to contribute to the school and multi academy trust at all levels

·        A willingness to be supportive of the English Department drive to enable all students to achieve their full potential.

We can offer:

·        A friendly, supportive and hugely talented whole staff team

·        A school with an exciting future and history of continuous improvement

·        Outstanding and supportive leadership at all levels

·        An inclusive learning ethos

·        An opportunity to be at the heart of a new, emerging multi academy trust.

If this sounds like the job for you then come and join us. Please visit our website for further information www.reddish.stockport.sch.uk. Completed applications should returned to e.illingworth@reddish.stockport.sch.uk quoting the post title and your name in the subject line. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 8am Wednesday 15th May 2024

Interview date: w/c 20th May 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.