Head of English

We require an enthusiastic and driven teacher to lead and develop the English Department. We are an 11-18 oversubscribed Catholic comprehensive school that received a ‘Good’ judgement in July 2012 from Ofsted and ‘Good’ from the Diocesan Inspectorate in October 2012. We are a ‘Catholic School for All’ with the Mission Statement ‘to educate each and every unique child in our care to hear and respond to what God calls them to be’.

The school is in the process of change and raising standards. The successful candidate will need to be able to actively lead and participate in this process. You will need to be able to evaluate and audit current practice, identify priorities for improvement and then effectively lead the English Department to improve pupil outcomes. This would include leading department briefings and meetings, quality assurance of teaching and learning in the department, monitoring and tracking progress, leading interventions and working with other middle leaders, conducting and overseeing the appraisal process. There are eight members of the English team which include a Second in Department, a Raising Achievement Leader and a Literacy across the Curriculum Leader to help facilitate your vision for the department.

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to high standards of classroom practice and will understand the importance of excellent learning and teaching, having a genuine regard for young people and high professional standards. The ability to work in a team is essential; sharing good practice and providing opportunities for students and staff at different stages of their learning or careers. A track record of effective leadership with evidence of impact on pupil outcomes is essential. There would be the possibility of working closely with Senior Leaders and training to become a Specialist Leader in Education via one of our partner Teaching Schools.

If you are a motivational leader, passionate about your work and the achievement of pupils then this could be the job for you. You will be assured of joining a friendly and supportive staff.

Please note that there is an expectation within our school that all staff take responsibility for supporting our Catholic ethos and for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check and you will be expected to sign the Catholic Education Service Contract. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of ethnicity and gender.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 14 October 2016

For an application form and job description please contact Mrs A Quirke at the school or alternatively you can download the application pack from the school website at www.sjw.bham.sch.uk

Please note that we will not accept applications made via the Birmingham City Council website on their application forms.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Saint John Wall Catholic School,
Oxhill Road, Handsworth,
Birmingham B21 8HH