Head of English
Pioneer Secondary Academy, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4QBThis job expired on 4 March 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
April or September
Closing date
4 March 2024 at 8am
Date listed
14 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time Our school hours are 7.45am - 2.30pm. Part time We can be flexible for those applying for a part-time position
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + Fringe and TLR Allowance
Additional allowances
Fringe and TLR Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic leader to spearhead English in our lovely school!
You will join and lead a team of staff that is committed to providing all students with the best opportunities to make great progress and to inspire a love of English.
You will be well-supported by a strong leadership team who always go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people.
The successful candidate will:
Have a proven track record of leading a successful team
Have excellent subject knowledge
Have a strong classroom presence and be able to model excellence in the classroom
Be committed to developing themselves and others as exceptional practitioners
This is an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher to further develop their career in a highly rewarding position, enriching the lives of the students who attend Pioneer Secondary Academy and members of the local community.
What the school offers its staff
Pioneer Secondary Academy is a smaller than average secondary school with a calm atmosphere and and high ambitions for its students who are:
“confident, articulate young people who think carefully about their role in the world and display positive behaviour and attitudes.”
This is an exciting time to become part of a school launched under new leadership and governance and planning for a dynamic successful future. We are now seeking to appoint an individual who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.
We place great passion on staff well-being and development, at all levels with an extensive programme of professional development, offering a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential within and beyond Pioneer.
Our aim is to provide a knowledge rich education underpinned by our core values whilst preparing the next generation for an evolving digital world. If you are a driven and dedicated practitioner who is eager to grow and learn, by building effective relationships and instilling in students a love of English, then we want to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Pioneer Secondary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS record check.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Pioneer Secondary Academy
- School type
- Free School, Sikh, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 559 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Pioneer Secondary Academy website
- Email address
- vacancies@sikhacademiestrust.com
- Phone number
- 01753 662 009
Faith inspired education.
Pioneer Secondary Academy is a vibrant and inclusive school deeply rooted in our values of Respect, Aspiration, Integrity, Seva, and Equality (RAISE).
‘Mann Jeetay Jagg Jeet,’ which translates to ‘Conquer your mind, conquer the world’ encapsulates our dedication to nurturing leadership and personal growth.
We cultivate a school environment where exemplary behaviour and attitudes are the norm. Our school is a safe haven, where pupils are respected and valued, and where we welcome children of all faiths and none.
Arranging a visit to Pioneer Secondary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@sikhacademiestrust.com.
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