Head of English
Frome Community College, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQThis job expired on 5 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
5 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 April 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
Additional allowances
TLR-1D
What skills and experience we're looking for
Frome College has an exciting opportunity for a Head of English. We want to hear from you if you are a committed, dynamic and innovative English Faculty Leader or an experienced and aspiring Subject Leader looking for the next stage of your career. An enthusiastic Literacy champion, you will be passionate about leading your team to achieve excellence in both attainment and assessment for all students – implementing and improving systems and raising overall standards.
The successful candidate will be:
- An outstanding teacher and leader who is results driven.
- Enthusiastic and passionate about your subject - consistently teach inspirational lessons.
- Experienced in teaching GCSE and A Level successfully to a high standard.
- Have vision, drive and a determination to succeed.
- Are innovative, creative, enthusiastic – able to deliver results.
- Have good organisational and communication skills.
- Can create a learning environment which encourages inclusion and positive outcomes for all.
- A great sense of humour and ‘positive can do’ attitude.
What the school offers its staff
We offer the successful candidate:
- opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
- a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
- supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
- free parking
- onsite catering and nursery
- ‘My Staff Shop’ benefits – including Cycle to Work scheme
- discounted access to leisure centre including gym and pool (located next to the college)
Closing date: Midnight – Sunday 5th May 2024
Interview date: Thursday 9th May 2024
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 Frome Community College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1283 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Frome Community College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- FCCRecruitment@fromecollege.org
Frome College is a successful, vibrant and forward thinking 13 - 19 Upper School with approx. 1300 students. It is a fast moving school undergoing exciting and rapid regeneration. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome town itself is a cultured town with many restaurants, 2 theatres (one of which is on site) the renowned Sunday market and a cinema.
Arranging a visit to Frome Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email FCCRecruitment@fromecollege.org.
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