Head of English
Thomas Keble School, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7DY2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
4 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- 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
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
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What skills and experience we're looking for
an aspiring senior teacher with a fascination for the learning and teaching of English, who has high standards, works well with colleagues, and can bring a fresh and dynamic approach to improvement. We are also looking for someone who shares our values, is ambitious for all children, and will help to build and sustain our school culture.
. As a core subject, we are seeking a passionate practitioner to further develop provision and achievement and to inspire a committed and experienced department team.
The successful candidate will be appointed on their skills and experience, however, as important to me will be your approach, attitude and beliefs. You can use our current website to find out more about what we do and why we do it.
What the school offers its staff
As a school, we can offer a supportive, dynamic and professional environment where teachers are able to focus on inspiring their students and subject leads are empowered to deliver their subjects in a way that suits the pedagogy in their respective fields.
Thomas Keble was chosen as one of the first 50 schools nationally to be rebuilt under the Schools Rebuilding Programme (SRP). With 80% of the estate being rebuilt, we took occupancy in February 2025. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a fantastic environment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Thomas Keble School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff, Trustees, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Our aim is to ensure child protection concerns and referrals are handled sensitively, professionally and in ways that support specific needs of the individual child. Through providing a caring, safe and stimulating environment we aim to foster an atmosphere of trust, respect and security. Our staff form a part of a wider safeguarding system for children and will work together with children’s services, the police, health services and other agencies.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
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About Thomas Keble School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 707 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thomas Keble School website
- Email address
- recruitment@thomaskeble.gloucs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01452 770301
Thomas Keble is a very successful 11 - 16 comprehensive school, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Cotswolds. As a school community we work hard and go the extra mile for our student body, who in return , are warm, welcoming and well-motivated. We are proud of our consistent approach that delivers very positive behaviour and strong discipline which allows us to enjoy learning and teaching in a a first class atmosphere of mutual respect.
Arranging a visit to Thomas Keble School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thomaskeble.gloucs.sch.uk.
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