Head of English
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 24 April 2017
Job overview
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Head of English
Following the internal promotion of the existing post holder we are seeking to appoint a dynamic, talented and ambitious leader to join our team with a proven track record, in both raising achievement and demonstrating leadership traits. We are looking for a candidate who is committed to maintaining and improving the high standards set within The Bishop of Winchester Academy. You will be an excellent, enthusiastic and experienced leader and classroom practitioner, with the ability to teach at all levels and have the leadership skills and attributes to bring to lead an enthusiastic, passionate and successful science team. This is a fantastic opportunity that would suit an ambitious candidate, to further their experience, who has the desire to be part of an academy team that is dedicated to raising standards and providing quality provision for its students.
The successful candidate will have:
- A track record of successful A Level and GCSE English teaching
- Excellent leadership skills and the vision to lead a highly successful English team
- Outstanding classroom and interpersonal skills
- The ability to motivate students and achieve excellent results
- Excellent organisational and ICT skills
- An understanding of, and ability to use data to raise standards and attainment
The successful candidate will be joining an Academy where all Academy staff are driven by the mantra “high expectations - no excuses” and are determined, committed and focused on inspiring students to succeed.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks.
The Principal is happy to offer tours of the Academy to prospective candidates. For an application pack please visit the Academy’s website. Please email completed application forms to Francesca Welsh, Human Resources- Francesca.Welsh@tbowa.org, addressing your covering letter to Mr Paul McKeown, Principal.
Closing date for applications: Midday Tuesday 25th April 2017
Interviews will be held 27th and 28th April 2017
Attached documents
About The Bishop of Winchester Academy
The Bishop of Winchester Academy, based in Bournemouth, Dorset, is a Church of England secondary school that prides itself on its curriculum, governance and outstanding student behaviour. Students aged 11-18 experience teaching in new state-of-the-art buildings and have first-class resources at their fingertips. The school operates in an area where there are schools that select for entry on grounds of ability.
The mixed secondary school was opened in September 2010 as a sponsor-led academy. In September 2014, the Bishop of Winchester Academy extended its educational opportunities by opening its own sixth form.
Headteacher
Paul McKeown
Values and vision
The Bishop of Winchester Academy encourages its students to become independent learners, taking responsibility for their own education. This inspires personal confidence and pride in their accomplishments. The school prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and community culture.
The secondary school has excellent facilities and strong Christian values. Students of others faiths and none are also welcomed into the school community.
Ofsted report
“The outstanding curriculum has a significant impact on increasing students’ attendance and enjoyment of learning and on the improvements in their achievement.”
“Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development permeates the life of the academy.”
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