Head of English

Job Title: Head of English

Start date: To Be Agreed.

Hours: Full time, 32.5 hours a week, term time only

Contract: Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 1b

We are looking to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and talented teacher who would be an inspirational leader for English.

This is an important middle leadership role with the responsibility to work with the members of the department to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning. Candidates will have the drive and motivation to continually improve the department, whilst understanding the importance of developing a positive culture. 

You will need to:

·        Be ambitious in your determination to ensure all our learners achieve and develop their full potential

·        Be inspirational in the classroom

·        Be able to provide engaging and creative learning experiences for all pupils

·        Be committed to assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning

·        Have high expectations and a commitment to the wider school

If you feel you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will present the best possible example of professional standards to colleagues.

To apply please download and complete the attached application form. Please note we do not accept CV’s. We ask that all completed application forms are sent to Kim

Weller at kim.weller1@consilium-at.com

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

The closing date for applications is Monday 22nd April 2024 at 09:00 AM.

Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Consilium Academies is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Consilium Academies might want to explore with you. Further information on online searches can be found in paragraph 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.

Please note: If you have not been contacted within one week of the closing date please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback on individual applications. Applications received after the closing time stated will not be considered.