Head of English
Ralph Allen School
Bath and North East Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- L7-11
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 11 February 2022
Job overview
HEAD OF ENGLISH
MPS/UPS L7 – 11
To commence September 2022
Closing Date is 9 am Friday 11 February
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 15 February
Ralph Allen is an ambitious, high-performing and family-friendly school where the pupils are at the heart of everything we do.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of English who possesses energy, commitment, experience and vision, to join our dedicated and committed team and to lead the department.
The successful candidate must be child-centered, enthusiastic and committed, with exacting standards and a passion for their subject and will be experienced at teaching across the age range from Year 7 to 13. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a dedication to the pupils and the ethos of the school and a desire and track record of delivering excellence in the classroom.
The role of Head of English is to lead and manage the English department to ensure that the teaching of English at Ralph Allen School remains the highest possible standard and that value is added to the attainment of all pupils across the school. The Head of English is a key member of the academic team, reporting directly to the Deputy Head.
The post would be particularly well suited to a teacher seeking a move to a role with increased responsibility.
Ralph Allen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: the successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
For further details and application forms see our website or contact below.
Ralph Allen School, Claverton Down Road, Bath BA2 7AD
www.ralphallenschool.co.uk
To get a better understanding of Ralph Allen, it’s ethos and the school’s values, please take a look at our Open Evening video here.
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About Ralph Allen School
Ralph Allen School is a co-educational, non-denominational, over-subscribed academy for students aged 11 to 18 years, situated in the World Heritage city of Bath. Our ethos is one of achievement through respect, teamwork and personal best.
In 2016 it became a founder member of the Palladian Academy Trust, composed of eight local schools.
Ralph Allen School was named after the Bath mine owner, entrepreneur and philanthropist who helped with the building of Georgian Bath and the early development of the Post Office.
The school was founded in 1957 and became an academy in August 2012. It is celebrating its 60th anniversary during 2017-18. Following recent exciting campus developments, the school has formulated a comprehensive strategic vision for future campus expansion.
Headteacher
Nathan Jenkins
Vision and values
Ralph Allen School aims to be both exceptional and extraordinary, embracing difference and diversity and inspiring everyone to reach their full potential. The school strives to have a welcoming environment so everyone feels as though they belong. Teachers want to develop respect, resilience and resourcefulness in each student. The school also wants to ensure its pupils become active, thoughtful and responsible citizens of the world.
The secondary school specialises in three core subjects: English, Math's and Science. It has been mentioned in The Times on its annual list of highest-achieving schools. It has great facilities for extra-curricular activities, including an art and photography building and an all-weather sports pitch.
Ofsted report
Ralph Allen achieved a 'Good' when it was last inspected in 2018, with one of those outstanding features being the Sixth Form. Ofsted assessments of the school have never been below 'Good'.
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