Head of English

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational teacher to lead, manage and provide strategic direction for our English Department from September 2017. 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 and 5 
• A track record of outstanding teaching across all Key Stages 
• 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.   

The English department offers English Language, English Literature, Drama and Media and is one of the most consistently successful departments in the school.  In 2016, students achieved an outstanding 92% A*- C in GCSE English Language and were ranked in the second percentile nationally for progress with a Progress 8 score in English of 0.7.  A level results are also very strong; last year’s A level Literature students achieved 83% A*- C and have been on average ALPS 3 for the last three years.   

Prendergast School is an Outstanding 11-16 Girls School with a mixed 6th Form of 300 and benefits from being part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools. Awarded its third Outstanding OFSTED grading in a row in November 2013, the school has been leading girls’ education in Lewisham for over 125 years. 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 Gill Wijngaard, PA to Headteacher on 020 8690 3710 ext. 603039 or email g.wijngaard@prendergast-school.com, to arrange   

To apply please visit the vacancies section of our website www.prendergast-school.com . 

Closing date for applications:  9:30am on Monday 27 March 2017 

Interviews:                                             Thursday 30 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.