Head of English
Linton Village College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4JBThis job expired on 29 October 2024
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
29 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- 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, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR1
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a capable and inspiring teacher to lead our English department. The post holder will be responsible for developing the English curriculum, leading a team and securing strong academic outcomes in the department.
The English Department at Linton Village College is friendly, committed and hard working. We welcome applications from talented, positive and collaborative individuals who are keen to contribute to an ambitious, inclusive and enriching curriculum experience for all of our students.
We are interested in your application if you:
- have a passion for language, literature and learning;
- are an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge;
- are skilled in curriculum design and effective assessment practices;
- have a track record for developing colleagues’ teaching and achieving high standards;
- are a dynamic and energetic leader with a warm and relational approach.
What the school offers its staff
Anglian Learning offers the following benefits to staff. Further details about our workload and wellbeing charter can be found on our website (www.lvc.org).
o Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE)
o Free membership to all Anglian Learning’s Sports Centres
o 20% Discount on Adult Education Classes
o Employee Assistance Programme
o Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
o Discounted Eye Care Vouchers
o Annual Flu Jab Vouchers
o A friendly, community environment.
o Access to free parking on site.
o A commitment to supporting healthy staff workload and wellbeing.
o Access to staffroom with free tea and coffee.
Flexible working opportunities
Requests for flexibility in working arrangements/patterns will be considered.
Commitment to safeguarding
Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and those in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and online checks. Certificate of Good Conduct and other applicable checks may be requested.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered.
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About Linton Village College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 833 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Linton Village College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hmarsh@lintonvc.org
We are a relatively small 11-16 comprehensive secondary academy with around 835 students on roll. Our culture is characterised by an inclusive and caring ethos. At Linton Village College everyone is a learner and every learner matters. Opened in 1937 as the third of Cambridgeshire’s Village Colleges, the school is still true to Henry Morris’ founding vision for cradle to grave learning. We operate a community sports centre and adult education provision in addition to community users.
Arranging a visit to Linton Village College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hmarsh@lintonvc.org.
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