Head of English (Maternity Cover)
This job expired on 27 September 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 November 2021
Closing date
27 September 2021 at 9am
Date listed
16 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Englishjobs
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Inner London MPR / UPR plus TLR 1c (£12,060 per annum)
Head of English (Maternity Cover) job summary
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational teacher to lead, manage and provide strategic direction for our English Department from November 2021 until 31 August 2022 to cover the substantive post holder’s maternity leave.
You will be passionate about teaching and learning of English, with the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities. The ability to teach Drama is desirable.
The successful candidate will have:
• an excellent track record of raising attainment and examination results at Key Stage 4;
• a track record of outstanding teaching across all Key Stages;
• proven ability and enthusiasm to motivate students and staff;
• the ability to raise expectations and aspirations of students of all abilities;
• an understanding of effective strategies for urban schools;
• a desire to share experiences and good practice with colleagues.
Closing date: 9:30am on Monday 27 September 2021
Interviews: Friday 1 October 2021
Please note CVs are not accepted.
The Leathersellers’ Federation of schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all employees are required to have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Appointment will be subject to qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.
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.
About Prendergast Vale School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 830 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Prendergast Vale School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- r.retamino@prendergast-vale.com
- Phone number
- 020 8297 3540
Prendergast Vale School is an all through school, nursery to Year 11, and is part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools. It is one of the top performing mixed schools for E-Bacc in Lewisham. The school benefits from being part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Federation.
Our school motto is “We are forever learning” and the successful candidate will be expected to be committed to their own professional development. We are committed to providing excellent CPD for Middle Leaders and offer the accredited National Award for Middle Leaders (NPQML) to all Middle Leaders. We offer a comprehensive and supportive induction programme for all new members of staff. You will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.
Arranging a visit to Prendergast Vale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.retamino@prendergast-vale.com.
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