Head of English

The London Nautical School is an 11-18 boys’ school, situated right in the centre of London on the South Bank close to world famous theatres and art galleries. The river is close to our hearts and offers us a link to the sea, which gives us our heritage. The London Nautical School is a dynamic and progressive school that has high aspirations for its teachers, its students and our role in the wider community.

The Governors of this unique and oversubscribed school seek to appoint an excellent Head of Department who is capable of teaching across the age and ability range.

Are you:

• A dynamic and successful teacher?
• A highly motivated leader who will inspire our History team to raise and sustain student achievement and progress from key stage 3 to key stage 5?
• Willing to make a significant contribution to whole school improvement?

Can you demonstrate:

• Energy, enthusiasm, resilience and vision?
• A commitment to and proven track record of raising standards and progress in science?
• A commitment to sharing good practice?
• A willingness to go the extra mile for students and staff?

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, successful students.
• Teaching from key stage 3 to 5.
• Friendly, supportive and professional colleagues.
• Excellent leadership support, professional development and guidance.
• High aspirations and expectations of students’ achievement.

Visits to the school from applicants are welcome.

Further information:

To obtain a recruitment pack, including Job Description and Personal Specification, or to arrange a visit to the school, please email recruitment@nautical.lambeth.sch.uk or visit our website http://www.lns.org.uk/ please navigate to ‘Quicklinks’ or ‘Contact us’ then ‘Job Vacancies’. Alternatively, contact Karen Powell, School Business Manager on 020 7620 2921.

How to Apply:

Please send your completed application form via email to recruitment@nautical.lambeth.sch.uk or by post to: Karen Powell, School Business Manager, The London Nautical School, 61 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NA.

Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms: 4.00pm, Monday 20th February 2017.
Interviews: week beginning Monday 27th February 2017.

Lambeth Council is committed to safer recruitment.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs and in the recruitment pack.

Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all.

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