Head of faculty - English

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing six secondary schools, 13 primary schools, a Teaching School Hub, and School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider. Our schools are based in North Birmingham, Tamworth, Lichfield, North Warwickshire and Coventry. 

Head of faculty – English

Full Time, Permanent

Required for Easter or September 2023



A vacancy for a Head of faculty – English has arisen within our Multi Academy Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and outstanding practitioner to join the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership and work in one of our schools.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in raising attainment. You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to lead and inspire others around you. 

With the appetite and ability to drive change, you will further develop an aspirational department with a focus on high standards of teaching. Ultimately you will help further outcomes for our students. 

Salary:                 MPS/UPS plus TLR1b (£10,716 per annum)

Location:             The role will be based at John Willmott School, Reddicap Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield B75 7DY

Start Date:         Required for Easter or September 2023

What you will need to succeed

·       To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools

·       To be committed to keeping our students safe

·       Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate

·       Be an outstanding teacher

·       Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders

·       Excellent people manager who is able to motivate and develop the teams you lead

·       The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role

What you will get in return

·       Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities across our schools and Teaching School Hub

·       The opportunity to join our team of leading education experts and propel your career to the next level

·       A competitive salary

·       Competitive pension scheme (Teachers Pension Scheme)

·       Three Professional Development Days

What you need to do now

For an application pack please visit our website https://atlp.org.uk/vacancies/

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Anna Casey, Headteacher’s PA via email on anna.casey@jws.bham.sch.uk

Completed applications should include an application form and a supporting statement no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining how you meet the criteria within the person specification.

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@atlp.org.uk

Please note we do not accept CV’s, application will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 6th February 2023

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references which will be sought prior to interview. The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation ATLP-Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-Sept-2021-FINAL.pdf