Head of English
St Cuthbert Mayne School, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RNThis job expired on 8 March 2021
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
8 March 2021 at 10am
Date listed
5 February 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 4 to Upper pay range 3, £31,778 to £41,604
Additional allowances
TLR1 £9,987
Head of English job summary
Catholic Diocese of Plymouth and Anglican Diocese of Exeter
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Joint Roman Catholic and Church of England School
Trumlands Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RN
Tel: 01803 328725 www.st-cuthbertmayne.co.uk
Head of English
Permanent, full time
September 2021
MPS/UPS + TLR1 (£9,987)
The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well qualified and ambitious Head of English, to join a vibrant and happy school where staff are committed to raising student attainment together with experience of teaching English Language and Literature up to GCSE and A Level across a range of abilities.
The English Department
The English Department consists of nine specialist teachers who teach in purpose built classrooms with a range of digital, whiteboard and audio/visual facilities. Staff are encouraged to use a variety of interactive teaching and learning approaches to challenge students across the age and ability range through Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 to reach their full potential.
Our current GCSE students follow the Edexcel course for English Language and Literature. We also offer A-Level English Language Syllabus A AQA and English Literature Syllabus A AQA. We have a thriving Media Studies Department and the ability to offer skills to contribute to any of these areas would be advantageous.
We are looking for an inspirational leader who will drive department improvement through outstanding teaching of the curriculum. We are currently reviewing our curriculum and the new Head of Department will be able to lead and shape this work so that our curriculum is ambitious and connected and provides the breadth of essential knowledge and skills that enables students to be successful and live life to the full both now and in the future.
Applications
For further information together with an Application Form can be found on our website at: https://www.st-cuthbertmayne.co.uk/support-staff-vacancies; together with a Job Information Pack and Person Specification.. Completed applications should be returned to Mrs Webb, HR and Personnel Officer via email on julie.webb@stcm.torbay.sch.uk;
Closing date: Monday 8th March 2021 at 10 am
Interview date: w/c Monday 22nd March 2021. Interviews will be conducted virtually or in school maintaining social distancing and stringent Government Guidelines.
St Cuthbert Mayne School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS), references and other employment checks. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Cuthbert Mayne School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and references will be taken for all shortlisted candidates.
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About St Cuthbert Mayne School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic/Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1021 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Cuthbert Mayne School website
- Email address
- julie.webb@stcm.torbay.sch.uk
920 pupils enrolled
School location
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