Head of English

‘Shaping Stars of Today for Tomorrow’ 

Starbank is a happy and friendly school. It is a school that is committed to achieving the highest quality learning experience for all of its students and to achieving the best possible outcomes for all. An environment where students are taught to think by teachers who inspire them, where individuals are valued and helped to achieve their personal best.

We are seeking a dynamic, inspirational and experienced classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and depth of leadership experience to join our successful English department. We wish to appoint an exceptional individual who has the necessary enthusiasm, skills and motivational attributes to nurture a passion for studying Language and Literature at all levels of ability; an individual committed to the highest expectations of attainment for all and capable of encouraging all students to realise their aspirations.   

The ideal candidate will have high expectations and maintain rigorous high expectations for staff and students alike. They will also be similarly passionate about their own learning and engagement with continuous professional development, recognising that meaningful learning is much more than what happens in the classroom alone and the importance of enriching the English offer through meaningful contributions towards our broad extra-curricular provision. 

The successful applicant will enjoy:

* A positive and supportive department of eight enthusiastic and motivated English teachers, including two TLR holders, 

* The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people through enrichment opportunities such as the National Schools Shakespeare Project and our collaborative performing arts rolling project with the Hippodrome Theatre Outreach group, 

* Genuine opportunity for meaningful career development including nationally recognised and certified professional development through the Leadership aspect of our MAT Trust, 

* Opportunity to teach happy, aspirational students, who value English lessons and want to learn,

* The chance to take ownership of our English department, to communicate a vision and to nurture its realisation, to take the first steps on a legacy of future success as the leader of English. 

This role would suit an ambitious teacher ready for the next step, or an established middle leader seeking a new challenge. The successful candidate will grow with our school: we will develop you, providing one-to-one support, coaching and access to extensive training.

Starbank School is a hugely exciting place to be. In January 2020 we will join Star Academies, a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 20 primary and secondary schools. Joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level. We can also offer you a generous package of including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

For more information, and to request an application pack including job description and person specification, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education

T: 0121 236 4476

M: 07921583731

E: starbank@hays.com 

Closing date: 9am on Monday 6th January 2020

* Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if necessary.

Starbank School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.