Learning Director of Department (LDD) – English

Kingsmead is a large, mixed, oversubscribed school – easily accessible from both central London and surrounds – with loyal staff, an established standing in the community and a very strong track record. We are consistently above average in Progress 8 and A Level value added, with high Ebacc entry and a wide range of options at KS4 and KS5. Those outcomes are built on a calm, purposeful and collaborative atmosphere. 

Despite the school’s size and standing, the Headteacher was appointed relatively young after experience of leading for a high-performing academy chain and in one of the most successful London boroughs. He has restarted the school culture and approach over the last few years and is determined to push it forward from being in the top 20% nationally to being somewhere where things are achieved others do not think possible.

Kingsmead’s children need a great human being to join as the LDD for English. The focus of this important role within the school is to lead and develop all aspects of English, providing expertise and strategic direction for all key stages.  The successful candidate will be given significant freedom to apply their knowledge and experience to continue to develop a capable team.

Leading the English department, you will be responsible for:

• Taking a lead role in school community by continuing to develop and implement a rigorous and ambitious curriculum which enables the highest level of pupil progress and attainment across all key stages.
• Helping to develop the subject knowledge and professional practice of your team to ensure consistently high standards of teaching.
• Modelling what it takes to be an outstanding teacher and subject leader.

For all our staff at Kingsmead we offer:

• A clear vision of what the school is for and where it is heading.
• A professional, friendly and collaborative working environment.
• A culture of responsibility and accountability, not blame.
• An ambitious school which also cares about staff wellbeing, purpose and development.
• Opportunities for career development, with a dedication to providing consistent access to training.
• A culture of well-behaved and committed children who love their learning and make us proud to be at Kingsmead.
• Dedicated governors, staff, children and parents who work hard to continue to develop our school.

Application forms can be requested by emailing HR@kingsmead.org or by visiting the staff vacancies page on our website

Please do not send CV’s, as they will not be considered.

If you’d like to arrange an informal conversation with the Headteacher before applying, please email HR@kingsmead.org

Closing date: 1pm, Monday 22 March 2021

Interviews date: w/c 22 March 2021

We reserve the right to interview early and appoint, if the right candidate comes along – we encourage applicants to apply earlier than the deadline.

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