Head of English
Saint Nicholas School
Essex
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 2 February 2022
Job overview
Saint Nicholas is an ambitious, high-performing and family-friendly school where the pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of English who possesses energy, commitment, experience and vision, to join our dedicated and committed team and to lead the department of four. The successful candidate must be child-centred, enthusiastic and committed, with exacting standards and a passion for their subject and will be experienced at teaching across the age range from Year 6 to 11, including GCSE. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a dedication to the pupils and the ethos of the School and a desire and track record of delivering excellence in the classroom.
The role of Head of English is to lead and manage the English department to ensure that the teaching of English at Saint Nicholas School is of the highest possible standard and that value is added to the attainment of all pupils across the middle and lower sections of the school. The Head of English is a key member of the academic team, reporting directly to the Deputy Head.
The post would be particularly well suited to a teacher seeking a move to a role with increased responsibility.
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About Saint Nicholas School
Small enough to care, large enough to inspire.
We would love to hear from you if you are an inspirational, dynamic and creative individual who makes learning fun and is looking to join a supportive and enthusiastic team.
Saint Nicholas is a remarkable school which prides itself on enthusing, challenging and supporting each pupil to achieve their very best. Educating young people is a great responsibility, one that we take very seriously, but our school is also a place of laughter, fun and discovery - a school where open minded, confident and well-rounded young men and women are formed.
Pursuing the highest standards in all that we do, Saint Nicholas aims to inspire active and curious learners who stretch themselves in all aspects of school life. Academic success is celebrated alongside personal development and at the heart of our school are happy and confident young people with high aspirations, a strong moral compass and a determination to succeed.
Saint Nicholas is an independent co-educational day school for children aged 3 months to 16 years. The school is located on a single site of fourteen acres divided into four constituent parts: the Pre-school, Lower School, Middle School and Upper School. The school is set in beautiful grounds and has superb facilities including a sports hall, swimming pool and theatre as well as extensive outdoor learning and play areas.
The school is located close to London and Cambridge with direct train access to both, as well as being a short drive from Stansted Airport and the London Underground via Epping.
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