Development Lead in English Faculty
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
Cheshire West and Chester
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR + TLR2 (M) – (currently £5715)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2025
- Apply by:
- 10 March 2025
Job overview
DEVELOPMENT LEAD IN ENGLISH FACULTY
Salary: MPR/UPR + TLR2 (M) – (currently £5715)
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Start Date: 1 September 2025
As part of our school development priority, we are seeking to appoint an aspirational middle leader in English to take a role alongside our existing Curriculum Leader for English and Deputy Curriculum Leader. Our English faculty has achieved outstanding outcomes for our students over an extended period of time and we are seeking to secure our future success by building leadership capacity in the faculty.
You should be passionate about teaching English and have high expectations of all learners. You will have the opportunity to teach throughout the age and ability range in a creative and supportive team that is committed to innovative, collaborative working.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly successful school where we are at the forefront of Teaching & Learning pedagogy and staff development. Teamwork, leadership, and enthusiasm for learning are all notable strengths.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Curriculum Leader for English and Deputy Curriculum Leader and will have responsibility for achievement and progress in a significant area of the English and Media Studies curriculum. There may also be ability to teach and lead at A Level.
You should have:
- Proven success in teaching English to GCSE and A Level (or the desire and subject knowledge to teach A Level).
- The ability to motivate staff and students and continue to improve progress in a climate of high expectations
- Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
If you feel this is the role for you then please visit the school website to complete the online application process: www.tarporleyhigh.co.uk
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Safeguarding Policies are available to view on the school website.
Closing Date: Monday 10 March 2025
Interviews to take place on Thursday 13 March 2025
Early applications welcomed
About Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
- Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
- Eaton Road, Tarporley
- Cheshire
- CW6 0BL
- United Kingdom
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school situated in Tarporley, Cheshire. It is a multi academy school, part of Sandstone Trust.
An average-sized secondary school, Tarporley High School provides almost 1200 places for secondary and sixth-form students between the ages of 11 and 18 when fully subscribed. It converted to academy status in August 2012.
Headteacher
Jonathan Deakin
Values and vision
Tarporley High School strongly believes in supporting all students, regardless of background or initial academic achievement. It is a highly supportive environment, particularly for less able students who face barriers to learning. The school is committed to closing the educational gap and ensuring that all students have an equal chance of success.
Teachers work hard to maximise the life chances of children and prepare them for a future in employment, college or university. This a safe and welcoming school that delivers a broad and balanced curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Ofsted report
“Through well thought out and targeted spending of the extra money provided, the school is rapidly closing the gap that existed between the achievement of students eligible for support through the pupils premium and that of other students. The curriculum is tailored to meet the needs and aspirations of students extremely well. The rich variety of extra-curricular activity has a positive impact on students’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural development.”
View Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College’s latest Ofsted report
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