Head of English

Are You the Right Fit?

·         Are you a highly motivated and outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong presence?

·        Do you have a passionate belief in the potential for all students to succeed especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds?

·        Are you a conscientious and enthusiastic team player ready to lead a vibrant department?

The Headteacher and Governors of Hammersmith Academy Trust invite applications from exceptional candidates for the role of Head of English. We are looking for a dynamic and well-qualified specialist who is dedicated to achieving high standards and nurturing each student's potential.

What We Offer:

·        Professional Growth: This role provides an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development, including curriculum and pastoral leadership, with potential for academy-wide responsibilities.

·        Inspirational Environment: Our academy has been recognized by Ofsted in January 2022 as a good school, where leaders and staff are committed to creating a culture of aspiration and success for all pupils, regardless of their starting points.

·        Collaborative Culture: Our subject leaders work collaboratively to design a curriculum that integrates essential ideas and concepts, fostering a rich learning environment.

What We Seek:

·         Visionary Leadership: You will be an outstanding leader with high expectations, capable of motivating students and staff to achieve exceptional standards. Your innovative approach will cultivate a love of learning and success.

·        Student-Centric Approach: You should be committed to engaging, stretching, supporting, and challenging all learners, accurately assessing their progress and ensuring their maximum achievement.

·        Inclusive Ethos: A dedicated teacher who believes in providing an outstanding education for all students, supporting our inclusive ethos, and creating opportunities for all to excel.

Our Commitment to Wellbeing:

We prioritize staff wellbeing through a supportive school community. Our vision is to create an environment characterized by caring relationships and meaningful engagement, promoting health and wellbeing for all.

If you are ready to share our passion and ambition for providing an excellent education, we look forward to hearing from you.

Feel free to check out “50 Reasons to Work at HA” attached, but here is just a flavour of what our staff say:

·        “While students’ progress and academic data are important, the academy’s investment in the whole child is incredible. Staff provide a vast number of opportunities for students and are committed to doing this as they value this experience for the student’s development”

·        “Staff achievements are regularly recognised and rewarded. Positive comments and feedback from families and the community create a motivating atmosphere for staff”

·        “The academy offers pathways and opportunities for staff progression, utilising the skill sets of staff for further development”

·        “Each staff member is allocated a specific budget to attend CPD, including undertaking national professional qualifications”

·        “Well-being is a key aspect of the academy, and the well-being committee provides a platform for staff to voice their opinions to senior leaders and governors, leading to changes”

For further details, please visit our website www.hammersmithacademy.org

Closing Date:   Tuesday, 6th May 2025 – 9.00am

Interviews:        To be confirmed

Candidates may be invited for interview upon receipt of a completed Application Form prior to the closing date. Early application is therefore advised.

All applications will be initially acknowledged by e-mail. If you have not heard further within two weeks of the closing date you may assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Hammersmith Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check) and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Hammersmith Academy is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.