CoLA - Head of English

Redhill School is a thriving secondary school situated in Stourbridge, West Midlands. Redhill is a great place to work. We are a school which combines exceptional care and wellbeing with consistently strong examination results. The development of the whole child is very important to us. We are very proud of all our students.

Redhill also offers staff a wonderful caring and supportive environment to work in. Ensuring our staff are looked after is very important to us. We are committed to the positive wellbeing of our staff whilst offering an exceptional CPD programme.

We encourage you to come and visit us to feel the warmth and friendliness in our great school.

Required for September 2023

An inspirational leader of English. You will have strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a team. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner with a strong record of success who will be committed to raising the achievement of learners. The English Department is a major contributing factor to the school’s consistently impressive results.

 Redhill offers:

Þ   An outstanding opportunity for a committed teacher to join an established and well-resourced English Department

Þ   Outstanding leadership and teaching

Þ    An opportunity to experience excellence   

Þ   A culture of engagement, challenge and support

Þ   Exceptional pupils and staff

Þ   Opportunities for continued professional development.

Þ   Strong staff wellbeing

 The person Redhill is looking for will:

Þ Have good subject knowledge of English and be a strong classroom practitioner who is capable of achieving outstanding outcomes for all students 

Þ The ability to teach English Language and English Literature

Þ Be committed to consistently deliver the highest quality of teaching. Passionate about differentiating so that every student is continually motivated and progressing to their full potential

 Þ Be innovative, enthusiastic and passionate about teaching with a genuine interest in young people and their development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful candidates for all posts working with children or vulnerable adults will be subject to checks by the Criminal Records Bureau. We are an equal opportunities employer. All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures.

 Please see the full candidate pack for details on visiting the school and how to apply.

https://www.redhill.dudley.sch.uk/career-opportunities

Tours of the school are available on the following dates:

Monday 17th April at 4pm

Tuesday 18th April at 9.30am

Wednesday 19th April at 8am, 2pm and 3.30pm

Friday 21st April at 8.30am

Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Joanne Endicott, to arrange a visit to the school. Either call 01384 816355 or email info@redhill.dudley.sch.uk (please include a contact number).

Closing Date: Monday 24th April 2023, 9am

Interview Dates to be advised

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures.