Faculty Lead English

Mayfield School, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1XE

28 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 December 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Head of department or curriculum
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Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject: English
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Teacher Main/UPS Outer London

What skills and experience we're looking for

- Familiarity with the KS3-5 English syllabus requirements and how these build from the previous key stage’s specification
- Record of excellent examination results for students of all abilities
- To be able to articulate a clear vision for learning that supports and upholds the school’s curriculum intent
- Experience of leading and collaborating successfully with colleagues
- Secure understanding of outstanding teaching and the ability to support others to improve to reach their full potential
- Ability to inspire, motivate and influence others
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Understanding of the principles of effective CPD for English across the key stages.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
- Ability to read and analyse data, and use this to support the development of the department and the progress of all students
- Ability to adapt leadership style based on the emerging needs of the department and the individuals within it
- The ability to teach English to A Level.

What the school offers its staff

Would you like to work in a school that invests in developing and growing its staff?

Are you looking for a supportive, hardworking and dynamic faculty with which to continue your professional development?

Do you want to work in a team that collaborates effectively and works for their students to improve their life chances?

Are you a teacher who wants to make a difference and get the BEST out of your students?

Commitment to safeguarding

The Governing Body takes seriously its responsibility under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 (section 157 in relation to the independent sector) to safeguard and promote the welfare of students; and to work together with other agencies to ensure adequate arrangements within our school to identify, assess, and support those students who are suffering harm.
The Governing Body understands and fulfils its safeguarding responsibilities.
Parents/carers are made aware of the school’s responsibilities in regard to child protection procedures through publication of the school’s Child Protection Policy, and reference to it in our prospectus/brochure and home school agreement.