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Head of Department - English

Outwood Academy City, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8SS

This job expired on 27 February 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  Easter of sooner if possible

• Closing date

  27 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  31 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
  • 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
  • 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L7 to L11

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, inspirational and experienced Head of Department to leadour established and dynamicEnglish department from Easter 2023 or sooner if possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who really wants to make a difference to the lives of young people. Our single goal is ‘Students First, Transforming Lives’ and you will be joining a strong team of professionals working towards this sole aim.

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Grange Academies Trust provides a high-quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children. Whether you are ambitious for progression or determined to be an outstanding classroom teacher, Outwood Academy City is the place for you. Leadership development, succession planning and capacity building are major priorities for the Trust as this enables us to facilitate rapid progression for those who want to advance either in the classroom or at a leadership level.

You will be well supported by an experienced team of teachers and Directors as you work to raise attainment levels and offer an engaging curriculum experience.

The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools, which affords opportunities for staff to work and progress across several schools if desired. All staff are guaranteed a minimum of two hours CPD per week and a further comprehensive programme of professional development is provided through our own network of teaching schools.

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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HOD Person Specification (2).pdf - 366 KB (opens in new tab)

HOD Job Description L7 - L11.pdf - 62.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Outwood Academy City

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1133 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Outwood Academy City website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: f.cliffe@city.outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-city (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy City

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email f.cliffe@city.outwood.com.

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