Director of English
Oaks Park High School
Sutton
- £62,703 - £68,749 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Outer London Leadership Scales
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2024
- Apply by:
- 16 May 2024
Job overview
Director of English
Outer London pay scale - £62k - £68k (Leadership scales 10-14)
September 2024 start
Thank you for your interest in this role. This is an exciting time to be joining Oaks Park High School.
We were proud to achieve a ‘Good’ outcome in all categories during an Ofsted Inspection in October 2023 in which Ofsted commented the following
‘The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND. It has designed a curriculum that sets out high academic expectations’
‘Teachers have strong subject knowledge. This is reflected in their high-quality explanations of subject content’
‘Pupils are respectful and polite. They understand the school’s expectations in terms of conduct and behaviour’
‘Staff know their pupils well, and they build positive relationships with them’
The school is an increasingly popular choice within the local community and we are delighted to advertise this role due to an expansion within the school and a larger intake of students in September 2024.
We are looking for an experienced and proactive individual to join our English department and become part of our cohesive, professional and supportive team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall provision of English within the school and will need to encourage and support the team, praising and holding all members of the team to account as necessary.
The successful candidate will also be expected to lead the English Department by being a role model in all areas, sharing a clear vision and direction for the department in partnership with the Attached Leadership Member.
Our school is situated in Carshalton, 30 minutes from London Victoria by train and a short distance from Sutton, Merton, Croydon and Kingston.
We can offer you:
- An excellent CPD programme, including in house instructional coaching
- Opportunities for cross Trust working
- A behaviour for learning system supported by an experienced Pastoral Support Team
- A well-being support team
- A range of staff benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme
The successful candidate will be:
- Ambitious for young people and for themselves
- Creative in using new technologies or teaching approaches to help students to learn and progress
- Keen to continually develop their practice, with a collaborative approach
- An enthusiastic teacher who can motivate and challenge students.
You will be required to:
- Inspire and support our students across the three Key Stages
- Use a range of assessment strategies to provide targeted and directed feedback
- Be inspired by reading and researching new pedagogy on learning and teaching
- Be creative and reflective in the planning of lessons and schemes of works
- Have the skills to form excellent working relationships with all individuals.
Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, below.
Closing date for applications: 3pm Thursday 16 May 2024.
Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Oaks Park High School is an equal opportunities employer.
Attached documents
About Oaks Park High School
We are still accepting job applications
Please note that we are still actively recruiting for key positions starting in September 2024. We endeavour to be flexible with our interview / assessment arrangements.
BE PART OF THE OAKS PARK HIGH SUCCESS STORY
Oaks Park High is a rapidly improving secondary school set in extensive grounds in the London Borough of Sutton. The school has recently been rated GOOD by Ofsted:
"This is a welcoming school. Pupils are happy here. They speak positively about how much the school has improved over time. Staff have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils achieve well."
The school is part of the Cheam Academies Network Trust which is committed to promoting the highest standards of local education.
You will be joining a team of brilliant people who are passionate about helping our students thrive and achieve the very best they can. Every member of staff - from our friendly receptionists to the dedicated leadership team - works tirelessly to support our students, their families and their colleagues.
The leadership team has put in place a substantial professional development programme to encourage staff to flourish and progress. This includes a bespoke teaching and learning package, the support of a specialist mentoring and coaching group, and opportunities for cross-Trust department collaboration. Additionally all staff are supported by a wellbeing team which actively seeks opportunities to improve staff experience and offer support if needed.
Leaders consider staff workload and wellbeing. Staff feel supported and appreciate the training opportunities provided, including those offered by the Trust.
The school is expanding its Year 7 intake again in September 2024 and is excited to be able to offer a range of teaching and support staff vacancies, to ensure we have the best possible infrastructure in place for our students to support this expansion.
Our school is situated in Carshalton, a short walk from Carshalton Beeches train station, 30 minutes from London Victoria by train and served by Bus routes from Sutton, Croydon and Morden.
We can offer you:
- An excellent CPD programme, including in house instructional coaching
- Opportunities for cross Trust working
- A behaviour for learning system supported buy an experienced Pastoral Support Team
- A well-being support team
- A range of staff benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.