[230124R1] Head of English
Parkfield School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6DFThis job expired on 11 June 2023
Start date details
September 2023
Closing date
11 June 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- View all Englishjobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs
- 32.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS1 – UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR2c
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an outstanding teacher who is ambitious and wants to further their career. Candidates will have the drive and motivation to continually improve the department, whilst understanding the importance of developing a positive culture in a core subject.
At Parkfield School we aim to offer students an exciting curriculum and a huge range of extra-curricular opportunities within a safe, secure and encouraging environment. Candidates will have high expectations of their students and be committed to maximising rates of progress.
If you feel you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to supporting all learners, then we would like to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Parkfield School is an all-through (age 4 to 16) co-educational school offering a fresh approach and choice that allows pupils to discover learning, unlock their potential, find their place in their community and play their part in society.
Parkfield School offers a positive, safe learning environment for its community, in which everyone has equal and individual recognition and respect. We celebrate success and are committed to the continuous improvement and fulfilment of potential in every student regardless of their ability.
We encourage increasing independence and self-discipline amongst the students helping them to develop the skills that they need to become lifelong learners. Everyone within the school has an important role to play in sharing responsibility for the development of positive behaviour and attitudes.
We will prepare them for a successful transition into further education, training or employment when they leave school.
Further details about the role
Parkfield is a school with a firm commitment to continue to improve and develop every day. We aspire to provide excellence in learning, expand all our children’s opportunities and create a world class engaging start in life for every member of the community.
Are you passionate about teaching and leading English and determined to make a real difference? We are seeking to appoint a qualified, creative and enthusiastic Head of Subject to support the development of English across Parkfield School. You will deliver inspiring leadership that meets the needs of all professionals and learners. You will have a positive attitude of self-improvement and a commitment to working alongside colleagues to share best practice, learn, reflect and improve. Does this sound like you?
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Parkfield School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 19
- Education phase
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- School size
- 492 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Parkfield School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@reachsouth.org
- Phone number
- 07759365064
A 4-16 Through School
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