Head of English Faculty
Kingsbury School
Kingsbury, Tamworth
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR 1.1
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2017
Job overview
KINGSBURY SCHOOL
Specialist Science and Mathematics College
Tamworth Road, Kingsbury, Tamworth B78 2LF
Tel: 01827 872316
Headteacher: Mr M Clarke
11-16 Years. NoR: 684
Head of English Faculty – TLR 1.1
An enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher of English is required from January 2018 to lead our thriving English Faculty at one of the highest performing schools in Tamworth and North Warwickshire. We pride ourselves on:
• Our success and drive in helping all students achieve their full potential – 73.5% 4+ in English Literature, 59.3% 4+ in English Language, 74.6% 4+ in English
• Access to laptops and other ICT equipment
• A well equipped/resourced faculty
We are a high performing and popular school with specialist status, located close to the M42 and M6, in easy reach of Birmingham, Staffordshire, South Derbyshire, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
We are looking for a talented and committed Head of English who can contribute to the ongoing success of the school. We are keen to appoint an inspirational leader to plan, shape and deliver great lessons at KS3/4 which allow all students to reach their potential.
If you are successful in your application, you will:
• Support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership team in delivering ongoing excellent provision in this core subject
• Be committed to teaching English at GCSE level
• Continue to develop the new GCSE English specifications using their own ideas and to develop a flagship department across school and the local area
• Develop a Key Stage 3 curriculum that inspires students and provides solid and challenging foundations for Key Stage 4.
If you would like to know more or would like to visit us and see our school in action, then please do not hesitate to make contact. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit prior to the closing date. Please contact Helen Jones, PA to the Headteacher, at jones.h3@welearn365.com.
We are committed to effective learning, teaching, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Application forms are also available direct from the school or from the school website www.kingsburyschool.co.uk
Closing date: Monday 16th October 2017 - 12 Noon
Interview date: Week commencing 16th October 2017
Attached documents
About Kingsbury School
- Kingsbury School
- Tamworth Road, Kingsbury, Tamworth
- Staffordshire
- B78 2LF
- United Kingdom
20 minutes by car from Birmingham and just off the M42, located in a semi-rural location with on site parking - have you considered Kingsbury School for your next career move? Combine the benefits of working at a smaller secondary school with the ease of commuting.
We are a high performing and popular school with specialist status located close to the M42 and M6, within easy reach of Birmingham, Staffordshire, South Derbyshire, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
About Kingsbury School
LEADERSHIP TEAM AND GOVERNORS
Headteacher:
- Mr M Clarke
Deputy Headteachers:
- Mrs K Williams
- Mrs M Carrick
Assistant Headteachers:
- Mr C Collis
- Mrs H Hurley
- Mrs L Newman
Associate Assistant Headteachers:
- Mr K Wideman
- Mrs K Moores
- Mrs C Atkins
Chair of Governors
- Mrs H Hewlett
OUR CORE PURPOSE
Enthuse | Aspire | Achieve
OUR VISION
- Ensuring that our students feel valued, cared for, encouraged and equipped for learning.
- Committed to the pursuit of excellence, delivering achievement for all and celebrating the successes of our students.
- Extending the boundaries of learning by providing a rich and innovative curriculum
- Creating aspirational learners and young leaders who embrace challenge and demonstrate resilience.
- Providing a safe, high quality and positive learning environment with a commitment to home-school partnership and good communication.
- Ensuring that our students feel valued, cared for, encouraged and equipped.
OUR CORE VALUES:
Respect
We show respect by listening and cooperating with others, seeking to understand their point of view. Respect is treating others as we would wish to be treated ourselves. This includes:
· Listening to others’ speak
· Using good manners
· Being considerate of others’ feelings
· Showing tolerance of others’ beliefs
· Being thankful
· Looking after our environment and community
Kindness
We show kindness by being friendly and considerate. This includes:
· Understanding other people
· Being sympathetic
· Helping other people
· Making others’ feel welcome
· Saying nice things
Honesty
We show honesty by being truthful and sincere.
This includes:
· Doing the right thing
· Being trustworthy
· Thinking before you speak
· Having good intentions
· Admitting your mistakes
Ambition
We show ambition by being determined to succeed. This includes:
· Never giving up
· Trying hard in lessons
· Having goals
· Asking questions
· Being hardworking and resilient
· Overcoming difficulties
Pride
We show pride by celebrating our achievements and who we are.
This includes:
· Achieving our goals
· Wearing the school uniform correctly
· Focusing on the quality of your work
· Volunteering and attending school events and activities
· Looking after our environment
· Being confident
These values are displayed in our school. We aim to instil and re-affirm with students attending Kingsbury School our commitment to the above, helping them to blossom into young adults ready to play an active, positive role in society.
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