Head of English

We are looking to appoint a committed professional with successful middle and senior leadership experience, to the role of Head of English at William Perkin CE High School. William Perkin Church of England High School was opened in 2013 and is part of the Twyford Church of England Academies Trust. Its GCSE results in its first two years of exams placed it in the top 10 schools in the country in terms of progress and it has grown a large and flourishing sixth form. The school is founded on the successful systems and approaches of Twyford CE High School, with the principle difference that it is a distinctively Christian school with open admission criteria. The school is rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016) and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants. 

The role of Head of English is an exciting opportunity for an innovative teacher and curriculum planner who is ready to take on departmental leadership. The successful candidate will have responsibility for building the department in terms of curriculum planning and progress monitoring within the framework of the existing Trust curriculum model. The Head of English will ensure that the quality of teaching and learning in the department is consistently high and will contribute to the development of a culture of sharing good practice. Additionally, they will be responsible for the literacy provision across school - ensuring coherence of departmental strategy for the development of students as effective readers, writers and speakers and supporting implementation of consistent strategies across the curriculum. The Head of English will also be responsible for the drama and media provision.

The new post-holder will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with an ability to lead training in teaching and learning. She/he will have experience of achieving outstanding student outcomes across a range of abilities and will be an excellent analyst of student performance data. They will be enthused by the prospect of leading and managing others to achieve common goals.

Applications are welcomed from exceptional candidates with strong experience.

For applicants with experience over fewer key stages, aspects of the role and remuneration may be adjusted accordingly.

For an informal discussion about this position or to arrange a visit please contact the HR/recruitment team at recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk 

For more information about the role please see the job description on the Twyford Trust website at: http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies 

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and QTS.
• Proven record of outstanding results.
• Outstanding skills as a classroom teacher and as a tutor.
• An excellent record of developmental work in current role.
• Some experience of managing or implementing pastoral systems and initiatives.
• Some experience of managing others / managing change.
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement.
• Energy and enthusiasm.
• A commitment to the ethos of the school.

How to apply

Please click on the apply button to visit the vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website to download the job description and application form.

Applications must be submitted to Recruitment at Twyford School by the closing date and time above. They should be emailed to recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk  

Please do not submit by fax. 

Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 1 February 2022.

Interview date: Wednesday 2 March 2022. 

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.