Faculty Lead of English

Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA

2 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
17 September 2024

Job details

Job role: Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject: English
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: L7 to L11

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate and lead the English department to further develop and enhance the English curriculum, focusing on AQA specifications for both Language (8700) and Literature (8702).
Play a key role in fostering a love for English across the school, contributing to the success and popularity of English qualifications at KS4.
Lead and deliver a subject-specific Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) programme for the department, supporting staff to develop expertise and confidence in teaching Grade 7-9 content.
Engage actively in extracurricular activities, providing students with enriching opportunities to explore literature outside the classroom.
Promote the use of diverse teaching strategies, including active learning and formative assessment, to maximise student outcomes at both KS3 and KS4.
Monitor, assess, and support the progress and achievement of all students, ensuring differentiation and tailored learning opportunities for individual needs.
Maintain a strong commitment to creating an inclusive environment that values cultural diversity and promotes equality for all students.

Ideal Candidate:

Experienced in teaching English at both KS3 and KS4 levels, with a sound knowledge of the AQA curriculum.
Confident in delivering Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) programmes and fostering staff development in pedagogy and subject expertise.
Passionate about student achievement and able to inspire and engage learners of all abilities.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
A commitment to promoting equality, safeguarding, and student well-being, ensuring all students feel supported and included.
A team player who is willing to collaborate with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning are maintained across the department.

What the school offers its staff

Why KPHS?

KPHS is home to a welcoming and professional English team with a wealth of experience and dedication. We are proud of our in-house CPL provision, which focuses on continuous improvement, and we offer numerous opportunities for staff to progress in their careers. Our ethos of supporting staff and providing expert training helps create an environment where both students and teachers can thrive.

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.