Head of English

At this school they work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

This School opened in September 2018 and are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.

You will contribute to making cthe School an Outstanding provision and a leading light for the young people and their families. The uniqueness of every pupil is recognised and valued and the curriculum embraces the community, from which it exists, recognising and celebrating the diverse backgrounds and experiences of their growing cohort.

Through their curriculum, they develop the essential knowledge, skills and understanding, which are the building blocks for later life. 

Their curriculum encompasses not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, but goes beyond the experiences of the classroom to ensure that their pupils are exposed to the richest and most varied opportunities that they can provide.

Their aim is to enrich every pupil's school experience by creating an environment where they are encouraged to succeed and be the best they can be.

They provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential.

Purpose of Job:

• To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Headteacher;
• Improve the quality of pupils’ learning in English;
• Contribute to the development and innovation and / or implementation of English policy and procedure;
• Have lead responsibility for English across the school and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance;
• Teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculum. Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area - this may include off site locations including college settings;
• In consultation with the Headteacher undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum;
• To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

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