Head of English in Hale

Purpose of Your Role

Lead, manage and develop the subject area. Raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole subject/curriculum area and monitor student progress. Ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the academy and governing policies. Teach the relevant subject across the age and ability range. Facilitate and encourage a learning experience that provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. Effectively manage and deploy staff, financial and physical resources within the department. Share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Operational and strategic planning – formulating subject and faculty improvement plans; leading development of syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies.
• Ensuring delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high‑quality and cost‑effective curriculum and leading development of the subject and its delivery.
• Staff development – recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff.
• Student outcomes – managing target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems; maintaining accurate student data.
• Pastoral system – acting as a form tutor to a selected group of students.
• Teaching – acting as an outstanding role model.

What We Are Looking For

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, management training.
• Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level.
• Have experience of initiating and effectively managing change.
• Show evidence of raising achievement in the present post and delivering good value added for groups.
• Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in the subject and their implications.
• Possess a good understanding of current educational thinking.
• Show deep understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement.
• Have strong communication skills in speech and writing.
• Display excellent organisational skills.
• Can build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students.
• Can contribute to creating a safe and protective environment.

What We Can Offer You

• Teacher Development – professional development pathways via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.
• Flexible Working – options adaptable to meet the needs of both the academy and employees.
• Benefits – a competitive rewards and benefits package including a Harris Allowance (£2,000 for Inner London; £1,500 for Outer London), Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits.

Safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all its academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone is equally valued and respected.