Head of English

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative leader of English, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieving high standards within a thriving department. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background and be an excellent classroom practitioner who is capable of inspiring and motivating students. The English team comprises of 9 other specialist teachers and the department is located in the Betjeman Building, which opened in 2019. The successful candidate will continue to drive improvement in the department through leading the department’s weekly subject planning and development time (2 hours each Monday) to further develop the curriculum and its implementation. This post would suit candidates who are looking to make the move into senior leadership in the future.

Farnham Heath End can offer successful applicants:

a range of CPD opportunities to support their professional development inside and outside the classroom.

• a self-driven approach to professional growth.
• a range of evidence-informed strategies to support teaching and learning inside the classroom.
• a consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted.
• a welcoming staff community.
• opportunities to collaborate across a range of mainstream and specialist provision schools within the Weydon MAT.
• external leadership/NPQ opportunities, including supporting masters’ applications and aspiring senior leader’s development programme.
• access to a fitness suite within the school.

We welcome applications from ambitious individuals who share our vision and wish to contribute to transforming community education in Farnham. Farnham Heath End School has excellent facilities and is rapidly improving so that it becomes an outstanding provider of high-quality local education.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance. For more information and an application pack, please see our school website www.fhes.org.uk or contact Lydia Searle via lsearle@fhes.org.uk. If you would like to visit the school before submitting your application please contact us.

Completed application forms should be returned to lsearle@fhes.org.uk by 27 February 2023.However, we may interview sooner.