Head of English
The Littlehampton Academy, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6FEThis job expired on 17 October 2023
Job start date
1 January 2024
Closing date
17 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 October 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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 per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TMS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 1b
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will
Have a clear vision on how to improve standards
Have up to date knowledge of the curriculum and assessment requirements
Be passionate about English
Believe passionately that all children can achieve, no matter their starting point, background or needs;
Have the highest expectations and standards
Enthuse students with a passion for their subject and inspire them to give of their best
Be flexible and resilient, with an unrelenting "can do" attitude
Plan strategically using analytical thinking
Be able to inspire colleagues and build teams
Be able to support and challenge both staff and students whilst maintaining good relationships
Be committed to personal and professional developme
What the school offers its staff
Pay scales in line with the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document
A contributory pension scheme - Teachers Pension Scheme
Occupational Sick Pay in line with local authorities
Wellbeing support through free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme (offers tax and NI savings)
Free on-site parking
Free access to Fitness Suite
Commitment to safeguarding
The Littlehampton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
All successful applicants will be subject to a period of probation.
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About The Littlehampton Academy
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1387 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Littlehampton Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- personnel@tla.woodard.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01903 711120
The Littlehampton Academy is a large academy recently designated by Ofsted as "Good" in all categories and with a year 7 cohort this year exceeding all previous numbers. We are proud to be part of the Woodard Academies Trust which has a distinctive core ethos supporting the development of both staff and students. The group motto: ‘opening minds, raising expectations, transforming lives’ is at the heart of everything we do and reflects our ambitions for all our students.
Situated on the beautiful West Sussex coast and with views of the South Downs, our academy has state-of-the-art facilities - including ample staff parking and a fitness suite. We are close to good transport links to surrounding towns, including Worthing, Chichester and Brighton.
Arranging a visit to The Littlehampton Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@tla.woodard.co.uk.
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