Head of English and Literacy
Fearnhill School
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale L9-L12
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st January 2018
- Apply by:
- 1 October 2017
Job overview
We are looking for an inspirational and innovative leader of English to take our department to the next level and grow the culture of literacy within Fearnhill. The English department has a proven track record of success with a dedicated and experienced team.
The successful candidate will build on existing good practice to continue to raise standards, strengthen partnerships and ensure positive outcomes for all our students. He or she will also lead the continuing improvement of literacy across the school, and as a senior middle leader will work closely with the senior leadership team on whole school improvement.
You will be: An excellent classroom practitioner with an understanding of how children learn A team player with strong interpersonal skills Someone with a clear vision of the role of literacy in learning This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious teacher who wishes to develop their skills in preparation for a senior leadership role. Fearnhill is a very successful learning community and in 2016 was rated 9th out of Hertfordshire’s 76 secondary schools in terms of its ‘Progress 8’ score of +0.49. Ofsted recognised in June 2015 that “Attitudes to learning are positive. Students interact well with their teachers and the quality of relationships in the classroom is an important factor in the increased rate of academic progress seen across the school.”
We warmly welcome visitors to our friendly and successful learning community; please get in touch Jacqui.simmonds10@fearnhill.herts.sch.uk Head’s PA to arrange a visit.
Closing date: 02/10/2017 17:00:00
Interview date: week commencing 9th October 2017
For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com
Icknield Way West
Letchworth
Hertfordshire
SG6 4BA
01462 621200
www.fearnhill.herts.sch.uk
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About Fearnhill School
Fearnhill School is a mixed, comprehensive secondary school with sixth form in Hertfordshire serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Letchworth Garden City has approximately 520 students on roll.
Fearnhill School was built for Hertfordshire County Council and has facilities including a music suite, drama studio, nine fully-size teaching laboratories and good IT provision. A sports centre is also on site, complete with a gymnasium and tennis courts.
Headteacher
Liz Ellis
Values and vision
I am proud to welcome you to Fearnhill School. We are a learning community where challenge, excellence and co-operation are our core values. We offer a positive and successful learning environment where all our students can achieve to the highest possible standard, within a framework of strong relationships. A Fearnhill student is a young person who is ready to take their place in a challenging and complex world because of their understanding of themselves and others, their knowledge and skills and their readiness to take on new challenges. Fearnhill students build a level of mutual respect between their peers and members of the school community and ensure that individuals are treated as equals, regardless of their differences. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities for students to get involved in and gain new skills and interests outside of the classroom, ranging from art lessons to sports clubs. From Year 7 onwards, the school introduces students to careers education, allowing for them to gain aspirations and work towards their future career goals during their education.
Ofsted
“Attitudes to learning are positive. Students interact well with their teachers, and the good quality of relationships in the classroom is an important factor in the increased rate of academic progress seen across the school”.
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