Leader for English

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual to lead our English Department. You will be joining a skilled, energetic and committed team so we are seeking an outstanding candidate who can continue to raise the quality of provision to enable the best possible outcomes for all of our students. 

Stuart Bathurst is a rapidly improving 11-18 Catholic school with approximately 900 students on roll and is situated in Wednesbury, within the local authority of Sandwell. Students and staff are warm, open and supportive to one another and proud of our school and its achievements. 

We are looking for an experienced, well qualified and inspirational classroom practitioner to lead our English Department and take it to the next level.  This post would suit either an experienced middle leader or a candidate looking to move into middle leadership in a supportive and forward-thinking school.  

We offer:

• A personalised professional development programme

• An inspirational staff team who willingly support each other

• A caring ethos that inspires success for all

• Well-motivated and enthusiastic learners

• A full programme of induction and support for new staff

• A culture of high expectation and professional standards

The successful candidate will be:

• Be a highly motivated individual who has a track record of leading a  
       successful team

• Have the ability to engage and inspire students and build excellent  
       relationships

• Be committed to the ethos, values and vision of Stuart Bathurst  
       Catholic High School

• Be enthusiastic and ambitious in continually improving teaching and  
       learning

• Be enthusiastic and ambitious about own career development

For an application pack please go to: recruitment@stuart-bathurst.org.uk.

Completed application forms to be returned for the attention of Mrs B Morris, Headteacher. 

Visits to the school are most welcome. See our website at www.stuart-bathurst.org.uk

Closing Date for applications:    3rd February 2021 (09.00am)

Interviews: week commencing 8th February 2021

Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.

Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.