Head of English & Media Studies

South Charnwood High School, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9TB

Deadline is today

• Job start date

  29 August 2023

• Closing date

  27 March 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: English, Media studies
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1a (£8706)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic & ambitious practitioner to lead the English department in this highly successful, over-subscribed 11-16 School.

You would be tasked with building on the achievements of the past and spearhead the department to further outstanding success in the future.

Are you:

• A highly qualified practitioner with a love of English?
• A believer in a holistic approach to education and want to transform lives as a key middle leader?
• Committed to providing an exciting & innovative curriculum for pupils of all abilities?
• Able to contribute to the school’s rich programme of extra-curricular activities?
• Ready to lead?

If the answer is yes to these questions, then we would love to talk to you!

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you the chance to develop as a leader in a school with:

• highly motivated, responsive pupils
• well-equipped departments
• a fantastically supportive team of colleagues
• within a strong ethos of supportive leadership development

Further details about the role

Please ensure your application form and covering letter includes examples of your experience and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. You are also very welcome to visit us prior to application.

Further information requests or completed applications should be sent to Helen Carnan by email: hcarnan@southcharnwood.org or telephone 01530 242351.

Commitment to safeguarding

As this job is designated as a 'regulated activity' an enhanced DBS check with Barred list check is essential. 'South Charnwood High School - Committed to safeguarding Children and Young People'

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.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hcarnan@southcharnwood.org

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

General school details Nov 22.pdf - 206 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description- Person spec Head of English.pdf - 631 KB (opens in new tab)

Letter from the Headteacher.pdf - 211 KB (opens in new tab)

About South Charnwood High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 861 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: South Charnwood High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hcarnan@southcharnwood.org
• Phone number: 01530 242351
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-charnwood-high-school (opens in new tab)

South Charnwood High School (Markfield) is an outstanding, oversubscribed and high-achieving 11-16 Secondary school. It lies in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, with easy access to the M1.

Arranging a visit to South Charnwood High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hcarnan@southcharnwood.org.

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