Head of English
Bower Park Academy, Romford, Essex, RM1 4YYThis job expired on 30 January 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
17 April 2023
Closing date
30 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 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: Full- time equivalent
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main/Upper Pay Scale £32407 - £48055 (Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Additional allowances
TLR 1B £10506 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
- An exceptional, dynamic Head of English to lead a thriving department.
- A passionate and aspirational teacher of English who wishes to raise the aspirations and achievements of our pupils
- Is able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning with an ability to engage and inspire students of all abilities.
What the school offers its staff
. High quality professional development
. Supportive and friendly colleagues
. Flexible working opportunities
. Staff assistance programme including virtual GP appointments, counselling service, legal services
. Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme
. Cycle to work scheme
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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About Bower Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1025 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Bower Park Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- aylette@elatschools.co.uk
At Bower Park Academy we have the great privilege to educate other people’s children, bringing with it a huge responsibility to provide the best education in an environment where we endeavour to develop the whole child as we aim to prepare young people for happiness and success in their adult lives. We offer a broad, balanced curriculum that ensures students master relevant knowledge, concepts and skills of a wide range of disciplines, whilst fostering a lifelong love of learning.
The Academy is at the heart of the local community, providing a caring and supportive environment where students are nurtured and supported to achieve success. We provide high quality learning for all students and believe that, no matter what their starting point or personal circumstances, every student can achieve success.
In September 2016, Bower Park joined the Empower Learning Academy Trust (ELAT), with Hall Mead School, Hacton Primary School and The Brittons Academy. Hall Mead, as the sponsor, is an outstanding school with teaching school status. The Trust is using best practice development to support all staff across the schools to improve the quality of provision. In this way, ELAT is helping the schools to rapidly improve the quality of provision to ensure success for all students.
We will equip every student with the skills, attributes, values and qualifications necessary to lead highly successful adult lives.
Shahid Deen - Principal
Ofsted report
"Pupils’ personal development is strong. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their leadership skills and take responsibility. As a result, pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education"
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/139307
Arranging a visit to Bower Park Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aylette@elatschools.co.uk.
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