Head of English

Tes are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Head of English on a full-time permanent basis from September 2021.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving young independent day school for boys aged 11-18 situated in the heart of London. Since opening in 2015 the School has quickly grown to around 400 boys and, following on from strong GCSE results, this summer they celebrated the success of their first A Level pupils who took up places at some of the most competitive universities in the UK, Europe and North America. 

The Schools vision is to provide an outstanding, progressive all-round education, supporting our pupils to achieve academically and to develop as people, fully preparing them to meet the challenges of being a young man in the twenty-first century and ready to contribute to the communities in which they live.

Academic excellence is central to the School, complemented by their aim to nurture genuine enjoyment of learning and intellectual curiosity. Their pupils take pride in their progress, actively participate in their learning in the classroom and gradually become independent learners. The school was highly successful in delivering remote learning and now has e-learning embedded in the curriculum.

The English Department is made up of six subject specialists who, between them, have a breadth of experience teaching in and leading similar departments at some of London’s top independent day schools. Each teacher contributes different expertise to the department, whether it be their experience as a Times journalist or in-depth knowledge of both Post-colonial and American Literature. Between them, the English Department have examined for a full range of exam boards, at GCSE and A Level; this provides the department with an excellent understanding of what is required for pupils to thrive academically. 

The Head of English reports to the Deputy Head (Academic) on all matters relating to the development of outstanding, innovative learning and teaching in English as well as raising the standards of literacy across the whole School. 

The School is seeking to appoint a teacher with a track record of success in a state or an independent school. This is an important and rewarding position and applicants will need to show their understanding of the challenges that are faced by young people and the human and professional qualities necessary to carry out their responsibilities successfully. 

The Successful Candidate:

• Good academic record and honours degree.
• Outstanding subject knowledge, academic qualifications and be able to communicate their enthusiasm.
• The ability to stay up to date with English curriculum initiatives, to lead the department forward and be innovative in the development of good practice.
• The ability to deliver dynamic and effective lessons to the full ability range of pupils at the School.
• The ability to hold all staff in the department accountable for the progress of pupils in English.
• Highly effective communication skills for interacting with all members of the School community.
• A genuine commitment to pastoral care and the welfare and safeguarding of pupils.
• Interests and abilities that can enhance the School’s co- curricular programme.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Excellent administrative, organisational, and IT skills.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity and 'Quick Apply' below! For more information, please contact katie.rossiter@tes.com  REF KR 1366062 

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