Head of English
The Kingston Academy
Kingston upon Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- Commensurate with experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 24 March 2017
Job overview
The Board of Trustees is looking to appoint a Head of English (English and Whole School Literacy Lead). This is a prime opportunity at a critical stage to determine the direction of this core subject and requires an individual that is ambitious for the school, our pupils and themselves.
For an exceptional candidate we will look to accelerate your path on to our Senior Leadership Team and develop a portfolio of leadership opportunities that will firmly set your eyes on Headship in the future. Equally, if you are an experienced teacher who wishes to be supported in to a pivotal strategic middle leaders role, then I would welcome you getting in contact.
Key Dates
Closing date: midday Friday 24th March 2017
Candidate shortlisting: Monday 27th March 2017
Interviews: Thursday 30th March 2017
(candidates applying for this role should keep this date free when submitting their application).
Job Purpose:
To lead the English department: to encourage, motivate and inspire both your teaching team and pupils; to deliver a stimulating curriculum and ensure high standards of achievement in English; to promote a reading culture in the school and engender a love of reading in TKA pupils.
Reporting Line: Deputy Head - Teaching and Learning
Application Process:
You are asked to complete and include the following: TKA Teacher's Application Form
http://www.thekingstonacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/TKA-Application-FormTEACHERS-2.doc and Monitoring Form http://www.thekingstonacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Monitoring-Form-TKA-2SC.doc .
Application statement (two sides of A4) detailing:
- Prior experience relevant to the context of the post
- What attracts you to this particular school and this particular post
- Why are you uniquely qualified above all other candidates
- How you will contribute towards taking TKA ‘beyond what other schools ordinarily do’
All relevant checks will be carried out to ensure that candidates meet child safe-guarding requirements.
Assessment Process
The assessment process will involve the following:
- observed lesson
- pupil panel exercise
- written safeguarding task
- presentation (c.15mins) detailing why you are interested in and uniquely qualified for this role
- panel interview
We very much look forward to receiving your application.
Attached documents
About The Kingston Academy
The Kingston Academy is an ambitious and outstanding new mixed, mainstream secondary school located in a newly renovated traditional school building and significant, state-of-the-art new extension in Kingston upon Thames, near to the River Thames.
The Kingston Academy was established in 2015 by the Kingston Educational Trust, a partnership between Kingston University, Kingston College and the Royal Borough of Kingston. The school initially opened with a single cohort of Year 7 pupils and has grown every year with an additional year group. It will eventually comprise all year groups including a Sixth Form in 2021-22.
The school's first full Ofsted inspection took place in May 2018 and the resulting report declared the school to be outstanding in all categories with no areas identified as needing improvement.
The announcement of the new cohort for September 2019 revealed the school to be heavily oversubscribed, drawing from a catchment area of less than 1km from the school.
Headteacher
Ms. Sophie Cavanagh
Values and vision
The Kingston Academy has an ethos of inclusion, where all are welcomed and every individual is valued for who they are and what they can bring to the school. The focus on learning and communication is powered by a STEM-focused curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
The secondary school helps to build a strong sense of identity, encouraging students to be global citizens and to value their place in the wider world. Teachers are offered continuing professional development, which allows them to keep up with new technologies and best practices.
'Teaching successfully challenges all groups of pupils to aim high and achieve their best.' Ofsted, June 2018
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