Head of Department - English Teacher

The Kemnal Academies Trust; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as the Head of English, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing teaching and learning standards. This exciting opportunity allows you to inspire students and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation. With a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development, this role offers a supportive environment for personal growth. If you are passionate about education and ready to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Ongoing support and CPD opportunities

Flexible working practices

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and ambitious teacher with a passion for English education.
• Strong commitment to providing excellent education and inspiring students.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of School in raising teaching standards.
• Motivate and inspire students to achieve their best.

Skills

Outstanding teaching skills

Ability to inspire students

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in English or related field

Job description

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About the role: Cleeve Park School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and driven teacher to join us from September 2025 to support in developing the English Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with outstanding teaching skills to join our journey of improvement.

As the Head of English, you will be required to support the work of the Head of School in raising the standards of teaching, learning and achievement in the department. We expect all of our students to be challenged, to be inspired and to believe in their own ability. Cleeve Park is a place where traditional values meet innovation. If you want to join a highly successful team who are passionate about the very best education for our young people, and you can inspire learners to seek what they do not yet know, then we want to hear from you.

We are a popular 11-18 school, providing an excellent education for all our students, with a commitment to learning, pride in our community and sharing success in all we do. We are situated in attractive grounds in the south of Bexley and located within easy reach of the M25 with good access to both central London and rural Kent. We have excellent facilities, including a 3G astro pitch and state of the art fitness centre.

If you are seeking to be an inspirational and innovative professional who can motivate and inspire students and really make a difference, then Cleeve Park is for you.

We require someone who will share our passion and ambition to provide an excellent education to our students who are engaging and rewarding to work with. We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and see work/life balance as a vital element to a fulfilling career. You will receive ongoing support and CPD opportunities across the school and wider TKAT family.

If you would like to arrange a conversation with Executive Headteacher, Alex O'Donnell, please contact us for a convenient time.

Closing date for applications: 12th May 2025 Interview date: 16th May 2025

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.