Head of Faculty - English and Drama

  

Head of Faculty – English & Drama

Incorporating the Head of Department, English

Dr Challoner's High School is a leading selective state grammar school for girls, with a strong academic tradition and an ambitious outlook for the future. The school has a broad vision for education and is characterised by a highly purposeful pursuit of personal bests with a keen sense of fun bubbling under the surface. Challoner’s girls are articulate, courteous, sparky, hard-working and achieve highly in all areas. The school is graded Outstanding by Ofsted and gained the Exceptional Schools Award. 

We are seeking a very well-qualified, experienced and inspirational teacher to lead our English and Drama Faculty, it is an opportunity for someone with established leadership skills and a genuine passion for education. Challoner’s High is committed to the welfare of all our students and wellbeing is central to our philosophy.

Within the Challoner’s High English and Drama Faculty you will experience:

· Exceptional students who consistently attain outstanding results and make teaching an absolute pleasure

· A positive place to work with excellent facilities, including IT resources

· A supportive and highly capable and committed teaching team 

· Excellent opportunities for professional development, including a proactive and highly regarded CPD programme, supporting the development of middle leaders across the school

· London Fringe allowance

· Subsidised gym membership; staff discounts at local shops and restaurants in Little Chalfont

· The best advert however for working at Dr Challoner’s High School will always be our hugely rewarding students

  

Responsible to

Deputy Headteacher

 

Salary / Allowances applicable

TLR 1.1 (currently £9,381 pa)

 

Start Date

January 2019

 

Application Deadline

Noon, Monday 15th October 2018

 

Interview Date

Thursday 18th  October 2018

An information pack is available from the Vacancies section of the school website or from adele.cook@challonershigh.com

Informal visits to the school are welcome

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Dr Challoner’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to our website where you can view our Child Protection and Safeguarding, Recruitment and Equalities 

Policies; all of our polices are available at www.challonershigh.com

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.