Head of English
Devonport High School for Girls, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DLThis job expired on 3 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
3 October 2022 at 9am
Date listed
7 September 2022
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: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS +TLR1B
Head of English job summary
HEAD OF ENGLISH (MPS/UPS + TLR1B) 1.0 FTE
Required from January 2023
An inspiring, well-qualified Teacher of English is required to lead and further develop our English Department. The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching and learning, and the ability to lead innovation.
The post holder will be required to teach English at GCSE and A Level, and have a proven record of success supporting students to achieve the highest grades and to pursue careers in English.
DHSG is one of the country’s highest performing state schools. The school has strong international links and creates successful, happy young people who have the skills to carry out leading roles in the world. If you have the energy, skills and motivation to join us and make a difference we would welcome an application from you. Further information and application packs are available from our website: www.dhsg.co.uk
The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Monday 3 October 2022 with interviews being held during the week commencing 10 October 2022. Please note that CVs are not accepted.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, PL2 3DL
Tel: 01752 705024
Email: recruitment@dhsg.co.uk
Head Teacher: Mr L J Sargeant BA(Hons), MA(Ed), PGCE, NPQH
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Devonport High School for Girls
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 823 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@dhsg.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0175270524
Devonport High School for Girls was established in 1908 and is situated on a lovely green site overlooking Plymouth's Central Park, approximately two miles from the city centre. It is an 11-18 selective girls' grammar school and became an Academy in April 2011.
There are approximately 850 students on roll, including around 225 in the Sixth Form. Students come from Plymouth and the surrounding counties of Devon and Cornwall.
The school is part of The Link Partnership (TLP) with four other schools in the city, which enables us to extend curriculum provision for students in the Sixth Form.
In 2005 the school was granted Specialist Schools Status for Languages. We offer a number of languages including French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Latin. There is a dedicated Language Laboratory, and exchange and business links have been established within the UK and worldwide. The school first achieved International School status in 2006 and has recently received the award for the fifth time.
As well as its strong international links Devonport High School for Girls has gained a reputation for academic excellence, which helps launch its students on their chosen career paths. The work ethic in the school is very strong and staff are deeply committed to their teaching.
The school places a strong emphasis on developing the whole person and as part of this commitment organises a broad range of enriching extra-curricular opportunities and a comprehensive programme of educational and cultural visits, with opportunities for students to travel abroad.
The staff of approximately 100 teaching and support staff (a mixture of full-time and part-time employees) are led by the Senior Leadership Team, which comprises of the Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, four Assistant Head Teachers and the Business Manager.
More detailed information about the school can be found on the school website www.dhsg.co.uk
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