Head of English and Media Faculty (0.6 FTE)

Denefield School, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  20 January 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £59,167.00 - £65,286.00 Annually (FTE)

Head of English and Media Faculty (0.6 FTE) job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Faculty for English & Media at 0.6 FTE, to work alongside the current Head of Faculty. This is a permanent appointment. Details of the post can be found in the attached job description, although responsibilities will be shared with the current post holder, the precise responsibilities will be determined by the strengths of the successful candidate.

If you believe that you have the skills and experience to undertake this role, please click to apply. Candidates should refer to the attached 'Guide to Shorter Applications' to allow them to bypass large sections of the application form. Please ensure you include the names of two referees who will not be a part of the selection process.

Denefield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out online checks on all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. CVs will not be accepted.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Completed applications should reach us by midnight on Monday 20 January.

Early applications are highly encouraged and we reserve the right to call candidates to interview before the closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

Denefield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to online searches and the successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with other relevant employment checks. CVs will not be accepted.
In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Denefield School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1120 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Denefield School website (opens in new tab)
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Denefield is an ambitious, successful and over-subscribed school located in the western Reading suburb of Tilehurst.

At Denefield School we believe passionately that every young person should gain the qualifications and develop the character skills to have, as we say, 'success for life'. Every member of the community benefits from the strong, respectful relationships between staff, students, parents and carers.

Denefield is a happy and exciting place to work, where every member of the school team is valued. We recognise that our staff are the main reason behind our successful school. Both teaching and support staff are committed, enthusiastic and hardworking, all believing firmly that we should help students to be and do their best. We understand that the wellbeing of our staff is essential and that they need to feel supported so that they in turn can support our students and ensure that they succeed in life.

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