Head of English

Are you an exceptional teacher, an aspiring middle-leader or perhaps an experienced Head of Department ready to make your next move?  

Oxford High School is looking for a dynamic and inspiring individual to lead the English department and teach English throughout the school, including up to A Level.  

As Head of English, you will have overall responsibility for the professional leadership and management of the department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are delivered, resources are used efficiently and effectively and the curriculum is managed and developed.

The Department:

Central to Oxford High School English is a sense of serious fun. We take every opportunity to foster the girls' creative and critical engagement with ideas, through lessons that are varied, stimulating - and highly distinctive.

The department is a diverse group of individuals, but we all share a profound belief in the universal power of great writing to inspire and move us to a deeper understanding of the world and of ourselves. We provide a wealth of opportunities for girls to write in a wide range of forms and genres, and they learn to express themselves with fluency, accuracy and individual flair. We are sensitive to individual needs and work to ensure that every girl is valued, supported and empowered to reach her potential. Please see the Candidate Information Pack for more details.  

About the School:

Since its foundation over 140 years ago, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls’ education.

Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our students are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community. 

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: 

• Competitive salaries 
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities 
• Training grants for qualifications 
• Generous pension schemes 
• Free life assurance benefit 
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools 
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans 
• A Cycle to Work scheme 
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: Monday 7th February 2022 at noon.

Interviews will take place in the week beginning Monday 14th February 2022.

The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.