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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    14 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    22 September 2022

Job details

Job role

  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours a week

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS (Fringe)

Additional allowances

Possible TLR

Head of English job summary

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Head of English specialist to lead our successful English department.

You will lead a departmental team who are committed to providing all students with the best opportunities to make great progress and to inspire a love of English language and writing.

As Head of English you will be responsible for:

  • Leading a team and raising the profile of English across the school;
  • Delivering catch up and Closing the Gap Interventions;
  • Developing students; Spiritual, Moral, Social; Cultural Development, within thesubject area;
  • Supporting the development of learning and teaching strategies within English.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have excellent subject knowledge;
  • Have a strong classroom presence and be able to model excellence in the classroom;
  • Have a proven track record of achieving outstanding student attainment outcomes;
  • Be experienced, enthusiastic and able to mentor and coach less experienced staff within the English Faculty;
  • Offer a substantial commitment to extra-curricular activities;
  • Join a school that recognises and rewards staff that are willing to go beyond normal expectations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified, suitably experienced and enthusiastic teacher to further develop their leadership and management skills in preparation for future leadership roles. If you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position, enriching the lives of the students who attend Pioneer Secondary Academy and members of the local community, then we are keen to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Pioneer Secondary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS record check.

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About Pioneer Secondary Academy

School type
Free School, Sikh, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
559 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
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Email address
hr@psa-bucks.com
Phone number
01753662009

Faith inspired education.

Pioneer Secondary Academy is a vibrant and inclusive school deeply rooted in our values of Respect, Aspiration, Integrity, Seva, and Equality (RAISE).

‘Mann Jeetay Jagg Jeet,’ which translates to ‘Conquer your mind, conquer the world’ encapsulates our dedication to nurturing leadership and personal growth.

We cultivate a school environment where exemplary behaviour and attitudes are the norm. Our school is a safe haven, where pupils are respected and valued, and where we welcome children of all faiths and none.

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To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@psa-bucks.com.

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