Secondary Head of English for August 2023 start

For the coming academic year we are seeking a fully qualified, experienced, and dedicated Head of our English Department. The successful candidate will lead the ongoing progress and development of a very successful department within the Secondary School. Knowledge and experience of the Secondary curriculum at Key Stage 3, IGCSE and A Level is essential, whilst relevant middle management experience is desirable (but not essential for the right candidate). 

As the school continues to grow (approaching 400 students in Secondary is likely for 2023/24), the English department will continue to take a leading role, including working alongside the Head of Student Support to consider how progress in English language development is tracked and monitored across all Secondary Key Stages. Promoting literacy and English proficiency across the curriculum amongst students, staff and parents will become increasingly more significant as part of this role, in line with the anticipated growth of the school.

We are looking for someone who has the skill set and drive required to foster the ongoing growth of the department and build upon the current levels of attainment within English. The outgoing Head of English has led a transformation in the taught curriculum and the assessment of progress and we are looking for someone who is keen to build upon this success. They will continue to work to integrate the English National Curriculum/GCSE/A Level standards and objectives into our taught curriculum at all levels and should have a clear vision for what this will look like moving forwards to ensure that our taught curriculum provides students with an excellent foundation in their English language proficiency and a real passion for the subject. Additionally, they will be keen to track progress and maintain diligent and precise data to support student reporting and provision, and they will promote consistency throughout KS3 and 4, utilising regular assessment in reading, writing, speaking & listening against established rubrics.

We are seeking individuals who can help us to attain the highest educational standards whilst maintaining our friendly and caring atmosphere: something that all of us at LANNA value and cherish. You will join a supportive, energetic and enthusiastic team of teachers who are determined to make high achievement and enjoyment of school life a reality for all of our children. A strong preference is given to candidates who have shown a pattern of involvement in extra-curricular activities. Overseas teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

Applicants for teaching roles must hold, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree and full valid teaching certification from their home country e.g. PGCE or B.Ed. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be willing to undergo rigorous child protection screening, including checks with past employers and criminal background checks. These checks are always made.

If this is a role that appeals to you, apply today, and come and join us at LANNA. Chiang Mai, and our school in particular, is a great place to be - or so we believe...