Head of English

Meridian High School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0AH

4 days remaining to apply

Start date details
TBC - April 2025 or September 2025
Closing date
9 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: GLF UPR + TLR 1 (£15,690)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an inspiring and dedicated English specialist looking to make a significant impact? Meridian High School is seeking a dynamic Head of English to lead our passionate and talented team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of English education, driving high standards of teaching and learning while fostering a love for literature and language among our students. If you are ready to bring innovative ideas and strong leadership to a forward-thinking school community, we would love to hear from you.

Your opportunity

As Head of English at Meridian High School, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of English education within our school community. As a Lead Teacher, you will provide effective leadership and coaching to school-based subject leaders, sharing proven approaches and best practices to drive improvements. Your guidance will empower colleagues to excel in their roles, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning are consistently achieved. With a strong foundation of success already in place, this is your opportunity to lead the way in fostering innovation, collaboration, and a passion for English that inspires both staff and students alike.

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'.

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

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 Teachers Pension scheme.
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

Further details about the role

The Details:

Start Date: April 2025 or September 2025

Pay Scale: GLF UPR + TLR 1 (£15,690)

Contract type: Permanent

Closing Date: 9th February 2025

Interview date: TBA

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.