[230124R1] Head of English

Parkfield School, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Head of English to join the School in September 2023.

Post: Head of English

Location: Parkfield School, Hurn, Christchurch, BH23 6DF

FTE Salary Range: MPS1 – UPS3, £28,000 - £43,685 per annum, plus TLR2c allowance

Contract Type: Permanent, full time or part time considered.

Contract Hours: 32.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday     

About the role 

Parkfield is a school with a firm commitment to continue to improve and develop every day. We aspire to provide excellence in learning, expand all our children’s opportunities and create a world class engaging start in life for every member of the community. 

Are you passionate about teaching and leading English and determined to make a real difference? We are seeking to appoint a qualified, creative and enthusiastic Head of Subject to support the development of English across Parkfield School.  You will deliver inspiring leadership that meets the needs of all professionals and learners. You will have a positive attitude of self-improvement and a commitment to working alongside colleagues to share best practice, learn, reflect and improve. Does this sound like you?

About the successful candidate

We are looking for an outstanding teacher who is ambitious and wants to further their career. Candidates will have the drive and motivation to continually improve the department, whilst understanding the importance of developing a positive culture in a core subject. 

At Parkfield School we aim to offer students an exciting curriculum and a huge range of extra-curricular opportunities within a safe, secure and encouraging environment. Candidates will have high expectations of their students and be committed to maximising rates of progress. 

About the School

Parkfield School is an all-through (age 4 to 16) co-educational school offering a fresh approach and choice that allows pupils to discover learning, unlock their potential, find their place in their community and play their part in society.

Parkfield School offers a positive, safe learning environment for its community, in which everyone has equal and individual recognition and respect. We celebrate success and are committed to the continuous improvement and fulfilment of potential in every student regardless of their ability.

We encourage increasing independence and self-discipline amongst the students helping them to develop the skills that they need to become lifelong learners. Everyone within the school has an important role to play in sharing responsibility for the development of positive behaviour and attitudes.

Trust Background:

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 13 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire

We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows. Our vision is to enable individual academies to flourish with curriculum autonomy, within a consistent framework of a metacognition focused pedagogy.  We are committed to collaboration with other schools, MATs, colleges, Local Authorities, employers and Government to bring the widest benefit to young people and our staff.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed work force. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.

Teachers within Reach South belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.  

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues within and beyond their school to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence, and are committed to providing the highest standards of teaching for all children. If that is you then we would be delighted to receive your application. 

Next Steps

So if you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development, please get in touch by calling Jeremy Payne, Headteacher on 01202 592530 or email at Jeremy.payne@parkfield.bournemouth.sch.uk.

Closing date: for applications is Sunday 11th June 2023

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for either w/c 19th June 2023 or w/c 26th June 2023

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting. 

Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to apply for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only). For all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.