Head of English
Prendergast Vale School
Lewisham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS plus TLR 1c
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2017
- Apply by:
- 26 March 2017
Job overview
Head of English
Inner London
MPS / UPS plus TLR 1c (£11,136 per annum)
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational teacher to lead, manage and provide strategic direction for our English Department. You will be passionate about teaching and learning of English, with the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.
The successful candidate will have:
• An excellent track record of raising attainment and examination results at Key Stage 4
• A track record of outstanding teaching across Key Stage 3 and 4
• Proven ability and enthusiasm to motivate students and staff
• The ability to raise expectations and aspirations of students of all abilities
• An understanding of effective strategies for urban schools
• A desire to share experiences and good practice with colleagues.
You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to lead and influence others to achieve exceptional performance, holding them accountable to the highest expectations with respect to their own practice and the learning of the students in their classes. English is a very successful department in our school with 81% of the cohort achieving A* - C GCSE in 2016.
Prendergast Vale School opened in 2011 as an all-through school for 3 to 16 year olds in the heart of Lewisham. The school is part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of schools; you will have the opportunity to work with a forward thinking school leadership team, and access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.
Visits to the school are welcome, please contact Shirley Halm, PA to Headteacher on telephone number 020 8297 3540 or email s.halm@prendergast-vale.com to arrange.
To apply please visit the vacancies section of our website www.prendergast-vale.com .
Closing date for applications: 9:30am on Monday 27 March 2017
Interviews: w/c commencing 27 March 2017
Please note CVs are not accepted.
The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all employees are required to have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Appointment will be subject to qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.
No agencies please.
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About Prendergast Vale School
Welcome to Prendergast Vale School, an all-through school in the heart of Lewisham for children from the ages of 3 to 16. We are a very special community; as our school motto says ‘in perpetuum discimus’ - we are forever learning, with academic and personal excellence for all and developing creativity at the heart of our practices. We believe all our pupils can achieve success in life by working hard and being kind.
Our subject specialists design engaging and high-quality curricula that enable our pupils to reach their academic potential and develop a thirst for learning. As a result, they will become confident, resourceful and independent learners who can pursue their ambitions and attend university if they wish. Not only should students have well regarded qualifications when they leave school but they will also acquire character traits that will enable them to be successful in life. Traits such as optimism, resilience and confidence are developed throughout all subjects and through extra curricular activities. We encourage pupils to value their education at Prendergast Vale and we equip them to achieve and excel in life after school. They leave our care as responsible, motivated young adults who are eager to make positive contributions to society.
Prendergast Vale is a small school within a big community. As a member of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, we are stronger together. The Leathersellers’ Federation of schools is made up of a group of three secondary and two primary schools as well as Prendergast 6th Form. We are very fortunate to be part of the Federation and receive a lot of support from the Leathersellers’ Company, which helps our pupils succeed.
Mr E Coogan Headteacher - Prendergast Vale School
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