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Head of English

Head of English

St Clement Danes School

Hertfordshire/Buckinghamshire Border

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Salary:
MPS/UPS + TLR 1d
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2018
Apply by:
19 April 2018

Job overview

We are seeking a Head of English to join our team at The Danes Educational Trust in Chorleywood, on the Herts/Bucks border within easy reach of J18 of the M25 and the Metropolitan and Chiltern lines.

We would like you to have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • A passion for teaching and education in its widest sense
  • Excellent subject and curriculum knowledge
  • Experience and evidence of a positive impact in a similar role
  • Experience of teaching at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and demonstrating a positive impact on student progress and outcomes
  • Ability to articulate an ambitious and appropriate vision for the faculty
  • Ability to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge both staff and students
  • Ability to manage staff (collectively and individually), with structured challenge, support and CPD
  • Ability to coach and train others to be highly effective teachers
  • Ability to analyse and use data to raise departmental performance
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication with a range of stakeholders
  • A willingness to undertake Continuing Professional Development and Learning (CPDL)
  • The ability to show initiative, to multi-task and develop existing skills
  • Ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility and a sense of humour
  • Ability to cope with pressure and demonstrate a calm and measured response

We can offer:

  • A positive working environment within an Outstanding, ‘World Class’ school setting
  • The support of a highly professional and committed staff team
  • A school with a track record of excellent student attainment and achievement
  • The opportunity to work within the lead school of the Herts & Bucks Teaching School Alliance and Science Learning Partnership
  • The opportunity to contribute to the education of the first cohort of students in a brand new school at an exciting stage in its development

St Clement Danes School, an Outstanding school on the Herts/Bucks border, recently awarded 'World Class' status and Croxley Danes School, a new secondary school which opened in September 2017 are part of the Danes Educational Trust. Beyond the immediate context of the school, St Clement Danes has excellent wider links across universities, local schools, educational authorities and national organisations such as Challenge Partners. If you would like to join a high performing, supportive and friendly staff team, we look forward to hearing from you.
 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

How to make an application:

  • The full job description and faculty information can be can be downloaded below or from the St Clement Danes website
  • Applications to be sent to Mrs M. Patel (HR Admin) by 10am on Friday, 20th April 2018
  • Interviews to take place on Friday, 27th April 2018

Websites:  www.croxleydanes.org.uk/ www.stclementdanes.org.uk / www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk

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About St Clement Danes School

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+44 1923 284169

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Thank you for your interest in St Clement Danes School.

This is an extremely exciting time to join St Clement Danes School and the wider Danes Educational Trust family of schools.  St Clement Danes has reached the end of a 6-year £9 million expansion programme including new Art, Maths, Science, Technology, LRC, PE and Sports facilities as well as significant investment in pastoral provision.  This expansion, allied with the beautiful setting in 47 acres in the Chilterns, an area of outstanding natural beauty, ensures both students and staff experience a first-class learning environment.

With over 1000 applicants for 240 places annually, St Clement Danes School is a popular local choice.  It is partially selective, allocating 10% of places based on musical aptitude and 10% on the basis of an academic test.  When last visited by Ofsted, it was awarded outstanding in every one of the then 31 measures. It has more recently been awarded ‘World Class School’ status, an accolade awarded to schools who have moved ‘beyond outstanding’.

St Clement Danes is a wonderful blend of tradition and adaptation.  We are relentless in the pursuit of excellence in everything we do for students, staff and the wider community.  The key drivers that underpin our vision at St Clement Danes are success for all, character development for all and dignity for all.

St Clement Danes believes diversity makes our school stronger which is why we are a proud equal opportunities employer and encourage all of our staff to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe in fairness in the workplace and we encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the school. We celebrate diversity so that different cultures can thrive, adding to the richness and experience of our community.

We look for talented and committed people and work hard to keep them, helping them to reach their full potential.  In return, we offer an exceptional CPDL programme within the Trust and the opportunity to share best practice within and beyond St Clement Danes and the Trust through our leadership of the St Clement Danes Challenge Partners Hub.

I want St Clement Danes School to continue as a World Class School and as a central part of the local community.  If you share our commitment to the development of every child’s intelligence and character, we want to hear from you. If you choose to apply for a job with the Trust, you will join a happy, successful team whilst making a wise investment in your future career.

If you would like to organise a visit to the school or if you would like to discuss any position in more detail then please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk.

Danes Educational Trust

The Danes Educational Trust currently comprises nine schools: St Clement Danes School, Croxley Danes School, Chancellor's School, Onslow St Audrey’s School, De Havilland Primary School and Elstree Screen Arts Academy, Ascot Road Primary School, Jupiter Primary School, Lanchester Primary School. Dr Josephine Valentine OBE is the CEO of the Danes Educational Trust. She was Headteacher of St Clement Danes School for 20 years.  She is a National Leader in Education, a DfE Advisor and has oversight of all nine schools.  If appointed, you will benefit from working within an established, outstanding Trust.

The Trust’s core values are:

• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together

• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it

• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result

• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools

• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all

• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all

Mr T Sutherland

Headteacher

www.stclementdanes.org.uk

www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk

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