Head of English
The Bulmershe School
Wokingham
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 19 March 2023
Job overview
Permanent, full time
Salary: TLR + UPS according to experience
To start: September 2023
The Bulmershe School are looking to employ an inspirational, dynamic and well skilled Head of English to join our friendly and experienced English department. The candidate should have strong subject knowledge and innovative ideas regarding curriculum development. They should be passionate about English and a drive to deliver the best possible Literature and Language curricula with a focus on raising student aspiration and attainment. As the Head of our English Faculty, you will take responsibility for providing strong leadership and management in order to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all.
Our diverse and inclusive school means that we can offer you a varied, vibrant and rewarding working environment. Our teaching staff are supported by a dedicated and experienced team and as a department we have regular opportunities to share best practice and undertake development training.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promote the subject, its importance, and the value that it brings across the school
- Have a good understanding of how well the subject is being delivered and the impact it has on student achievement
- Develop and regularly review the vision, aims and purpose for the subject area
- Establish an effective team and hold regular meetings on the subject; keep staff informed on any developments or changes
- Provide support to staff regarding teaching and learning, resources and planning in the subject area
- Monitor teaching and learning by visiting lessons, scrutinising books and talking with students to assess how well the subject area is being implemented and how well it is delivered across the school
- Teach EDEXCEL A-level and GCSE English Language and Literature
- Teach to the English National Curriculum for years 7-9
- Responsible for the learning and achievement of all students in your classes, ensuring equality of opportunity for all
- Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
The Ideal Candidate should
- be an outstanding leader and classroom teacher
- have high expectations of all learners and colleagues
- be able to motivate students of all levels and abilities
- be energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude
- be committed to the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the school
- have excellent verbal and written skills
- be able to motivate students of all levels and abilities to achieve their aspirations
- be a team player
- be energetic with a self-assured attitude
Why join The Bulmershe School
The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the community. We are a mixed local authority, 11-18 school of approximately 1,400 students, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder school to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students. We were rated as ‘Good’ in our last OFSTED report and are aiming for Outstanding.
We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference. To find out more about The Bulmershe School and this specific opportunity, please take a look at the attached vacancy pack. We look forward to your application.
How to Apply
- If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working – call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat
- Ready to apply? Please complete our application form (CVs will not be accepted)
- Email your application and equal opportunities form to the Assistant School Business Manager, Ms Bagley: vbagley@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk
The Bulmershe School 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 subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.
Attached documents
About The Bulmershe School
The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the Woodley community. We are a mixed, Corvus Learning Trust Academy school of 1,500 students aged between 11 and 18, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
We take enormous pride in our caring reputation and anyone who joins our team should be committed to achieving high levels of responsibility, mutual respect and resilience within the safe and nurturing environment of our school community.
The community school was established in 1964 and at present, has around 1,500 students on the roll with 250 pupils enrolled in our growing sixth form.
Headteacher
Amanda Woodfin
Values and Vision
The Bulmershe School is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community where we want students to be happy, self-confident and ambitious thinkers. When students move onto the next exciting stage we want them to be well prepared for life in the 21st Century.
We strive for our vision through students being challenged by remarkable teachers that inspire learners with the love of their subjects and whom encourage curiosity. Our challenging curriculum is strengthened by a broad range of enrichment opportunities which allows each learner to develop their own personal interests and academic potential.
Ofsted report
“Students make good progress overall. The standards they attain in English, mathematics, science and a range of other subjects are at, or above, the national average. The school is improving quickly. Teaching is good and sometimes outstanding. Lessons are well planned and paced so that students are engaged in their learning. Students’ behaviour, both in lessons and around the school, is very good. Students’ very positive attitudes to learning contribute to their good progress in lessons. The school is a harmonious community with good relationships between students and staff. Students feel very safe and the school promotes their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development well.”
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