Head of English
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- UPS/MPS + TLR1B (£9,471)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
Job overview
Head of English
UPS/MPS + TLR1B (£9,471) - Required for September 2019
We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher to join our school as Curriculum Team Leader for English.
Enthusiastic, talented and inspirational, the successful candidate will have the drive and passion to ensure that we are providing challenging and engaging English provision which will allow all of our students to make excellent progress.
The ideal candidate will have up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current developments in the teaching of English, as well as the ability to think strategically.
As Curriculum Team Leader, the ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and will be able to inject their enthusiasm for the subject not only within students but also across the English department and the school as a whole.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate eager to join King's Norton Boys' School as it builds on its upward trajectory. Our English GCSE results are very strong with an English Progress score of 0.11 (2017-8) and we expect to continue this upward trajectory in order that all our students can achieve their aspirations and reach their full potential.
Each and every staff member at our school are united in their focus on continuous improvement and we work collaboratively to support one another across the school as a whole. The culture that 'we are all learners' exists throughout the school. This post includes potential career development opportunities as the role could develop into Head of Communication Faculty in the future.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday May 20th 2019 and interviews will be held on the 22nd or 23rd May.
Applicants should complete the school’s application form and submit with a supporting letter, maximum of two sides of A4.
Applications should be emailed to recruitment@knbs.co.uk
If you would like to visit the school then please contact Mrs Holland (Headteacher’s PA) or Mr Smith (Network Manager) on 0121 628 0010. Further information about the school is available at www.knbs.co.uk
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About King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
- King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
- Northfield Road, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B30 1DY
- United Kingdom
At King's Norton Boys' School we are proud to be a traditional school with a modern, aspirational approach to education. We provide our boys with a diverse range of opportunities, both academic and extra-curricular, to ensure that they are able to gain the highest academic results possible whilst at the same time developing all important life skills.
With over 100 years of history our school has many great traditions that live on in our ethos today. Our motto: Humani Semper Contendimus, 'we humans are always striving', drives us in providing the highest quality of education for the boys we serve, as does our understanding that 'we are all learners'.
Our 'Strive' values of Self-discipline, Teamwork, Resilience, Initiative, Vision, Endeavour underpin the work of staff and students, as does our commitment to the fundamental human values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, tolerance and kindness.
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