Head of English Faculty
Ashlyns School
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus TLR1B (£9384)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 13 March 2017
Job overview
The post of Head of English at Ashlyns School offers an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated teacher to lead a high achieving Faculty and to inspire a love of English at all levels. The successful applicant will possess the vision and tenacity to raise standards of achievement and enhance teaching practice.
Please note, we may interview for and appoint this role before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.
We would be delighted to show you around our school. Please contact Jane Gaherty, PA to the Headteacher, to arrange an appointment (01442 863605).
A full application pack is attached and further details can be found on the school website: www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk
Ashlyns School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All employees have a responsibility for the safeguarding of children in our school. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS.
Closing date: 13/03/2017 09:00:00
Interview date: To be confirmed
Ashlyns is a popular and oversubscribed school. We became a full secondary school in September 2013 following the re-organisation of the education provision in Berkhamsted, and now have over 1,200 students. The school has undergone significant refurbishment in recent years with continuing improvements in progress as we prepare to expand to eight forms of entry in September 2017.
This is an exciting time to join our school and make your impression as we continue to develop and build on our success. The school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in September 2014 and is focused on rapid improvement in results with the aspiration to be rated ‘Outstanding’ at our next inspection. We would encourage applicants to read the report, which can be found on the school website.
Ashlyns is a thriving school with a rich heritage. Originally established to provide for the most vulnerable in society, the school continues to emphasise the traditional values of respect, honesty and hard work. These values, combined with high expectations, innovation and creativity, mean that Ashlyns is a school which encourages and helps students to develop and make the most of their abilities and interests.
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Ashlyns School
Chesham Road
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3AH
01442 863605
www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk
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About Ashlyns School
Ashlyns is a popular and oversubscribed school in the historic market town of Berkhamsted.
Headteacher: James Shapland
Set in magnificent grounds, the school blends beautiful listed buildings with modern and exciting developments. It has undergone significant refurbishment in recent years with continuing improvements in progress.
Ashlyns is a popular and oversubscribed school with in excess of 1500 students including a growing and successful Sixth Form. The school was confirmed ‘Good’ by Ofsted in September 2023 with an ‘Outstanding’ Sixth Form provision. View our Ofsted report here.
We are a thriving school with a rich heritage. Originally established for the most vulnerable in society, our focus on helping all students to be the very best versions of themselves is central to all we do. It’s our aim that work and study should be joyful; the staff and students at Ashlyns help to create the atmosphere for this to happen. There is a palpable sense of community, professionalism and a culture of high expectations, all of which are underpinned by ethical leadership.
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