Head of English

The school is a very popular and over-subscribed mixed 11-18 school situated in pleasant surroundings on the outskirts of Manchester. Ashton on Mersey School is part of The Dean Trust multi-academy and sponsor. The school enjoys a close partnership with Manchester United Football Club, its principal sponsor. Ashton on Mersey School has enjoyed five consecutive ‘outstanding’ Ofsted Reports. 

 Over the years we have become a school of first choice; we continue to build and develop on our success and were delighted to be awarded with the Greater Manchester Secondary School of the Year Award in 2014.  

Ashton on Mersey School is an exceptional school with an outstanding reputation founded on our Mission Statement: ‘To provide opportunities in order to assist all pupils to achieve their full potential and to treat pupils as we would wish to have our own children treated.’ This ethos exists in every aspect of the school as we seek to provide each student with the opportunity to attain their full academic potential and the skills and qualifications to access further education or the world of work.  

This is a key post in an outstanding school and as such the post holder will be expected to make significant contributions to whole school literacy, teaching, and learning and to contribute to relevant INSET, in addition to principal responsibilities within the faculty. The post holder will have responsibility for outcomes within the faculty in terms of examination results and as such must be an outstanding practitioner, leading by example. The post holder will lead a large team of outstanding subject specialist teachers. 

 What are we looking for?  

• A well-qualified, talented and dedicated individual holding Qualified Teacher Status  

• A teacher who is determined to provide the best quality teaching and support for every pupil, and who are committed to maintaining our high standards.   

• A teacher who is committed to ensuring that every pupil is given the opportunity to achieve their potential and meet the high expectations set for them  • A teacher who believes the schools vision that everyone can achieve their highest potential and ambition, whoever they are.  

• A teacher with a continued commitment to their own professional development  

CLOSE DATE: 10AM MONDAY 5th FEBRUARY 2018  

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and Disqualification