Overview Job
Head of English School : Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast LondonStart date : January / April
* Annual Salary : MPS / UPS Inner London £40,317 - £62,496 + TLRContract : Full-time, permanent Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good
* oversubscribed secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London (inner London), looking for a permanent Head of English to lead a strong English department.
Role and Responsibilities
The successful applicant with QTS / QTLS will have strategic oversight of KS3, KS4 and KS5 English and will be able to teach English to all key stages.
You will have an understanding of what makes excellent quality of education within English.
A strong understanding of language and literature and the ability to lead with compassion and structure are essential.
You will promote a positive school culture and foster the development of well‑rounded individuals.
Setting a level of challenge for all abilities across all key stages within lessons and through the thriving extracurricular activities already on offer will be important to you.
A keen interest and / or experience in Gifted & Talented, SEN, and Assessment for Learning initiatives is essential.
Qualifications and Expectations
QTS / QTLS with strategic oversight responsibilities across KS3–KS5 English.
Strong ability to lead curriculum, teaching and learning improvements in English.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as part of the role.
About the Trust and Culture
The school is part of a respected medium size multi academy trust, and their reputation is built on a tradition of high standards and academic excellence.
They support every single student and staff member in reaching their full potential.
Application and Safeguarding Closing date
Closing date : As soon as possible Applications : Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education to apply for this Head of English job.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
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