- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 539 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
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Head of English
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Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
28 June 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 June 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
Subjects
- Drama, English, Media studies
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- UPS + TLR £15,690
What skills and experience we're looking for
Your opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Department for English to join our supportive, dynamic and ambitious department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Department or for a dedicated and inspirational teacher looking for promotion. This role will be considered to be part of the Extended Senior Leadership Team for a candidate with relevant experience.
You will be highly motivated with the ability to inspirationally lead and manage a team of committed staff delivering English, Drama and Media Studies at GCSE level. You will have responsibility for leading rapid and sustainable improvement strategies designed to secure excellent outcomes and progression rates for all learners, promoting the highest standards in teaching, learning and assessment to maximise student achievement and progression.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of high-quality teaching with the ability to secure excellent outcomes.
As a Head of Department for English at Meridian High School, you will have access to relevant CPD opportunities for professional development and growth. Working as part of the GLF Trust comprising of 42 schools, we can support you with career pathways for progression.
What we are looking for
An excellent classroom practitioner.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
Be passionate about the students’ learning and welfare.
Be keen to be part of the wider school community, participating in extra-curricular clubs.
What the school offers its staff
About Meridian High School
Meridian High School is a GOOD School in all categories (OFSTED January 2023). We believe education is about developing the whole person, within the school values of ‘resilience, ambition and respect'.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
Access to our highly competitive Local Government pension
Flexible working options
Generous holiday allowance
Work life and family friendly policies
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Access to a staff benefits portal
Community and collaboration working model
The Details:
Start date: September 2024
Contract type: Permanent
Pay Scale: UPS with TLR1 of £15,690
Closing date: 28th June 2024
Interview date: TBC
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.
Applying for the job
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Apply for the job by following the link below
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About Glf Schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- k.sullivan@glfschools.org
- Phone number
- 020 3943 1328
School Details
Meridian High School
Arranging a visit to Glf Schools
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