Head of English

Location

Hertfordshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Head of English

Dates: Apply by Thursday 21st March 2024

Location: Rickmansworth

Contract type: Full Time 

Contract term: Permanent

Salary: Academy Trust Payscale based on skills and experience (£31,500 to £50,643 plus an additional allowance of £11,000) 

Start Date: September 2024

The Reach Free School is looking to appoint a confident, inspirational and committed Head of English to join our team of talented, energetic and visionary teachers. 

We are looking for a Head of Department with successful teaching experience across the age and ability range. Someone who delivers exceptional outcomes at all levels. You will be joining a team committed to empowering our pupils to head out into the world literate, articulate, and with a genuine appreciation of literature. 

You will have a passion for English and a track record of excellent teaching, collaboration and creativity. You will hold and embody the highest expectations of your pupils and will have the drive and ambition to create an outstanding environment for learning in English and beyond. More information specific to this role is included in the application pack. 

This is an excellent career opportunity offering valuable leadership and management experience that would provide the ideal preparation for future leadership roles. 

The Reach Free School is looking for its middle leaders to: 

• Be outstanding practitioners who inspire pupils and colleagues
• Be creative in delivering a rigorous, academic curriculum
• Believe that every child can and will succeed
• Be committed to securing the best outcomes for all pupils at the school with an understanding of how data can be used to maximise progress
• Have a passion for education and be open to innovative approaches in everyday aspects of school life
• Be excited about helping to design and create every aspect of the school, including the curriculum, policies and the extended day programme
• Be flexible, collaborative and resilient
• Support and mentor colleagues who are training

In return, we will offer you: 

• The opportunity to be a key member of staff and help build on the school’s successes to date
• A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards
• Access to the latest technology to assist in developing your teaching and learning
• Competitive salaries based on skills and experience
• A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from, both in school and across the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training
• A comprehensive professional development programme together with further middle and senior leadership opportunities
• Access to a BUPA cash plan to contribute to medical care 
• An Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

The Reach Free School is a successful secondary school which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2023. The over-subscribed school is a popular choice for local families. The school has excellent modern facilities built in 2018 right in the heart of its community. If the challenges of working in a local secondary school appeal to you, then we would like to hear from you.

Further information is available from our website: . 

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact The Reach Free School with any questions on 01923 711517 or via email to Mrs Keri McKay, HR Officer, [email protected] .  

Closing date for applications: Thursday 21st March 2024

Interviews to take place: w/c Monday 25th March 2024

The Reach Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The successful applicant must obtain DBS clearance at enhanced level. The school will also carry out a prohibition from teaching check, as well as in-depth online checks. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of your employment.

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Salary

£31.5k - £50.64k per annum