Head of English or Head of Communications Faculty

HEAD OF ENGLISH OR HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS FACULTY - for the right candidate

(but can be subject to negotiation for the right candidate)

Head of English MPS1 – UPS3 Salary – £28,000 - £43,685 per annum plus TLR2 £7,368

Head of Communications Salary Leadership Scale, subject to experience – LS3 – LS10 – £46,545 – £55,360 per annum

Old Buckenham High School is a small/medium-sized high school set in the heart of the beautiful Norfolk countryside. We currently have around 500 students aged between 11 and 16 years with an average of 24 students in each classroom and we are committed to ensuring that we provide all our students with an inspiring and challenging learning experience based around excellent teaching, traditional student standards and values as well as high quality pastoral care, guidance and support. Our school is firmly built upon a strong and positive community ethos of mutual respect and high standards for all. The school will use the curriculum, pastoral support programme, wider life of the school and local and wider community to comprehensively and positively promote the key fundamental British values. It is our intent to have high success rates in terms of academic achievement, we are efficient in delivery and cost effective providing diverse and rich experiences that develop students academically, socially and culturally to ensure they are fit for the 21st Century, responding to the local, regional, national and global challenges. Our strong leadership team and continuous improvement approach was recognised by Ofsted in our last inspection where we were rated as ‘Good’ in all aspects.

THE ROLE

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and energetic Head of English with a commitment to supporting our students to ‘be the best they can be’. First and foremost, you will be an excellent English teacher and have an unwavering passion for your subject. You will have a clear focus and understanding of what makes high quality teaching and learning and provide excellent outcomes for students. You will have the ability to teach English at both KS3 and KS4, experience delivering GCSE English is essential. For those candidates with relevant experience and interest in the Head of Communications role, this will include line managing outside of subject specialism. If you are interested in a tour of the school or an informal chat about the role please contact Mrs Fraser, Head’s PA on pfraser@obhs.co.uk.

Application closing date: Tuesday 31st January 2023

Interview date: Tuesday 7th February 2023

Complete an application form online

https://bit.ly/3Xz3P0q

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.