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This job expired on 12 April 2021

  • Job start date

    1 September 2021

  • Closing date

    12 April 2021 at 9am

  • Date listed

    19 March 2021

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS or UPS plus TLR 2a £7,017 and a Recruitment and Retention Payment £5,000

Head of Department ENGLISH job summary

To be a member of the leadership team in the English department English is delivered across key stage 3 and key stage 4 by a team of six teachers. The Head of Department will be expected to teach English and will have a key role within the English leadership team. The particular responsibilities of this part of the role will be a matter for discussion with the Principal depending on the specific strengths of the successful candidate. The Head of Department will, however, be expected: • To take leadership responsibility for the English department • To observe and advise members of staff on their teaching • To play a role in performance management as a team leader • To model excellent teaching and bring creative and innovative practice to the department • To contribute towards the delivery of professional development for the department • To mentor NQTs, RQTs and SCITT trainees in English.

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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Head of Department English Letter.docx - 1.92 MB (opens in new tab)
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JD & PS Head of Department English 2021.docx - 99.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About Carnforth High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
672 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
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School website
Carnforth High School website
Email address
principal@carnforthhigh.co.uk
Phone number
01524732424
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