EXPIRED

Assistant Headteacher - Leader of English & Reading

Imberhorne School, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1QY

This job expired on 11 October 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2024

• Closing date

  11 October 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L8 - L12

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and creative Assistant Headteacher to join us in January 2024. The role provides an excellent opportunity for an outstanding leader to drive significant school improvement in English and reading. We are looking for a strategic thinker, who will embrace the opportunity to work collaboratively to embed sustainable school improvement. You will have the autonomy and freedom to lead English at this school for lasting impact, and you will find a staff and student body who readily embrace change for the better.

The position requires someone with significant experience in English teaching, who can inspire others and help us deliver our vision. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• The energy, drive and resilience to make a tangible difference in a large and ambitious school and Federation.
• The integrity, moral purpose, presence and emotional intelligence necessary to inspire confidence in staff, students and parents.

Our students have a highly positive attitude towards their learning, enjoy school and feel valued and well cared for. We promote a collaborative learning culture and are proud of our very many outstanding achievements to date.

If you are interested in this position and wish to have an informal visit or conversation prior to applying please contact the Head’s PA, Angela Nicholls (anicholls@imberhorne.co.uk).

Closing date: 9am - Wednesday 11th October

Important note – early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to hold interviews when we have received enough applications from suitably qualified applicants. If a successful appointment is not made then we will repeat the process.

Information for applicants

If you wish to apply for the role, please complete an application form and a separate letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4.

These should be sent by email to anicholls@imberhorne.co.uk

What the school offers its staff

We are part of the Mid-Sussex Federation of Secondary Schools, and this provides staff with unique opportunities to learn and develop with like-minded colleagues in three other local secondary schools.

Commitment to safeguarding

Imberhorne is committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This job post has expired.

Upload additional documents

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

Recruitment Pack - Assistant HT - Teacher of English & Reading.pdf - 3.28 MB (opens in new tab)

About Imberhorne School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1624 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Imberhorne School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: anicholls@imberhorne.co.uk
• Phone number: 01342 323562
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/imberhorne-school (opens in new tab)

Imberhorne is a thriving and oversubscribed 11-18 school in East Grinstead on the Surrey/Sussex border.

Arranging a visit to Imberhorne School

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

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in West Sussex