Head of English

Yardleys is a thriving, vibrant and heavily oversubscribed 11-16 multi-ethnic stand-alone academy in Birmingham, with 942 students on roll. The diversity of the school population reflects the rich, cultural mix of the local area.

The school is highly focused on raising standards of pupil achievement through a broad and balanced curriculum and students make excellent progress from their starting points.

The school motto “Working together for a better future” is far more than just words. The collaborative ethos which permeates the school is at the heart of our success. Excellent student behaviour and an extremely well organised school provide the foundation for teachers to focus on delivering outstanding lessons and continuously improving their practice.

We pride ourselves on offering all students the opportunity to develop skills needed to be successful global citizens.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, vibrant and forward-thinking leader, to take responsibility for the English department. The department is a highly effective, homogenous group of professionals who pride themselves on their collaborative approach to continually improving their pedagogy.

The successful applicant will be an outstanding classroom practitioner in their own right and will be responsible for all aspects of leadership of the English curriculum. An excellent understanding of current educational research and policy is essential, as is the desire to spread their excellent practice both within and outside the school.

Yardleys offers a commitment to professional development opportunities, an excellent induction programme, a healthcare package, well-behaved students who are keen to learn and state of the art facilities.

To arrange a visit to the school, request more information and to apply please contact Salma Akhtar on:

T: 0121 675 0747

E: Recruitment@yardleys.bham.sch.uk

Or please also visit our website: www.yardleys-vle.com

Closing date: midday on Monday 27th March 2023