Assistant Head of Faculty/Lead Practitioner - English

Alsop High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 6SH

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 March 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  24 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Point 1- Point 9 (MPS – UPS) £31,650-£49,084
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1A £9,782

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are a school on a mission and our mission is clear – to provide the best schoolexperience for every child in our school community so that their life chances aretransformed. To support us on this mission, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated,talented, and inspiring Assistant Head of Faculty/Lead practitioner in English to join us atAlsop High School.

Working as part of our English Leadership Team, you will bring an innovative andcreative approach to supporting the strategic direction and development of English, whilstsupporting the Head of Faculty in effectively monitoring and developing the progress andachievement of our students

As the Assistant Head of Faculty/Lead practitioner for English, you will be first andforemost an outstanding teacher with a track record of excellence in the classroom. Youwill ideally have experience of leading curriculum development in English or havingcoached teachers.

Core Purpose:

The ideal candidate will be expected to support in improving the quality of curriculum,teaching and learning within the English faculty and have the passion and enthusiasm,alongside the skills and aspiration, to develop and nurture every child in their care.

The ideal candidate will deliver consistent, excellent teaching and learning to help allstudents in our mission of “Achieving Excellence Together”.

Key Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for the development of curriculum and assessment in English across the Faculty and leading on a key stage.
• To be responsible for the development of pedagogy and staff development in the English Faculty
• To support the Head of Faculty with the leadership of the English Faculty as part of the English Leadership Team
• To deputise for the Head of Faculty in their absence both in the day-to-day operation of the department and in any emergencies that might arise
• To assist the Head of Faculty in development, reorganisation and monitoring proper use of departmental resources
• To assist the Head of Faculty in carrying out departmental self-evaluation
• To inspire, motivate and challenge students and staff, supporting their individual learning journeys

What the school offers its staff

See application pack for more information

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Alsop High School_A HOF English.pdf - 2.57 MB (opens in new tab)

About Alsop High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1490 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alsop High School website
• Email address: recruitment@omegamat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01512351200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alsop-high-school

PURPOSE

To provide professional leadership and management across all Departments and the curriculum in order to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve the standards of learning and achievement of all learners.

Arranging a visit to Alsop High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@omegamat.co.uk.

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