Head of English

Location

Suffolk | United Kingdom

Job description

• Head of English
• Saint Felix
• September 2024 Start
• Salary – Dependent on experience
• Southwold

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and well qualified Head of English to join and lead the successful English department and contribute to its excellent results at all levels. As our Head of English, you should be able to teach across the whole age, Year 7 - Year 13, and ability range. As the Head of English will be expected to take part in any future development of the subject and successfully lead the department. 

Saint Felix School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for children aged from 2 – 18, located close to the glorious seaside town of Southwold on the Suffolk coast. Our aim is to develop well-rounded students with the skills and the personality to make a success of their lives during and after their school years.

Academic excellence is central to life at Saint Felix School and we encourage all pupils to aspire to the highest possible standards and to exceed their expectations. Our success is demonstrated by impressive examination results at GCSE and A Level. The vast majority of our leavers go on to Higher Education.

At Saint Felix, within English Year 7 to Year 9 pupils are set in ability groups and follow the Pearson Edexcel English GCSE syllabus in preparation for Year 10 and Year 11

English Literature is a popular subject at A Level and students follow the Pearson Edexcel Syllabus. Many of our Year 13 leavers who have studied English have gone on to study at Russell Group Universities including Oxford and Cambridge.

The main responsibilities will be;

• To work with the Deputy Head to monitor and evaluate the department’s specification and schemes of work alongside development plans and departmental policies. 
• Ensure the students are fully supported, academically and pastorally, working closely with the Deputy Head 
• Work together with the Exams Officer to ensure that all tests, examinations and assessments are based on the department’s specification and are conducted fairly, providing extra time if required 
• Have knowledge of pupil’s achievements during previous year groups or schools to ensure that this is used effectively to monitor student’s attainment in order to secure good progress in English
• Set expectations and targets for staff and pupils in relation to standards of pupil achievement and the quality of teaching 
• Take part in learning walks and other methods to look to reflect on own teaching skills and provide feedback to other members of the department and take appropriate action to improve further the quality of teaching and learning 
• Ensure assessment, curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for pupils of all ages and abilities, including special educational needs and English as an additional language. 
• To monitor progress and evaluate the effects of any improvement strategies on teaching and learning by working alongside subject staff, analysing work and outcomes 
• Communicating and consulting with the parents and outside agencies 
• To ensure that internal examinations are set and marked by the required date and that results are entered into the school management system 
• To lead on Professional Development Review for members of the English Deprtment

Commencing in September 2024 this permanent position would offer you an exciting opportunity to lead a passionate department and progress this already excellent subject area.

As a the Head of English at Saint Felix school you will be joining a fantastic school that comprises of passionate staff and hardworking pupils. You will be welcomed by all and become part of our family feel school.

As part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools staff at Saint Felix staff also benefit from;

• Competitive Salary, with annual reviews
• A commitment to training and development
• Childcare fee discount
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scan
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).
• Free staff car park
• Free staff gym and use of our facilities
• Lunch will be provided
• Discount on school fees for staff children, if appropriate

We look forward to your application, all applicants will be considered and contacted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

For a full or to discuss the opportunity further please do not hesitate to contact us.

Saint Felix School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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