Second in English (KS4 Lead)

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and hardworking Second in English (KS4 Lead) to join our outstanding English Department. The post holder will be responsible for the strategic and day to day management and leadership of KS4 (years 9 & 10) English.  Experience and ability to teach KS3 and KS4 English is essential. English GCSE results and progress has been outstanding over the past five years.  We are looking to recruit a consistently good / outstanding teacher.

Hounsdown is an 11-16 Science College which converted to an Academy in August 2011. We are a popular, over-subscribed, Outstanding (Ofsted 2017). Our school has a welcoming ethos with students being courteous and respectful. We are committed to supporting all staff in their career aspirations and growing new leaders. The school motto is ‘Be the best that you can be’.

Hounsdown School offer all staff EduHealth Foundations Membership and the opportunity to also benefit from private healthcare, childcare vouchers, the cycle to work scheme, loan of a school laptop for specified teaching roles and a mentor programme for your first year.

For further information about the school and the role, please visit www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk     

To apply, please complete our application form which should be returned to HRadmin@hounsdown.hants.sch.uk    

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: Noon on Monday 17 May 2021.

Interview date: w/c 24 May 2021.

Hounsdown School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant pre-employment checks.