Head of English

UTC Oxfordshire; Harwell; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Harwell is seeking a passionate Lead Practitioner to innovate and develop English and Literacy programs. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and unparalleled professional development within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of making a positive impact on student outcomes. Small class sizes and passionate students will enhance your teaching experience.

Benefits

Outstanding facilities

Fully supported laptop with latest software

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Demonstrated whole school impact in current role.
• Ready to embrace challenges of a new school.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support innovation and develop English and Literacy.
• Introduce A level English to the curriculum.
• Deliver whole school CPD and professional development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to influence outcomes

Curriculum development

Coaching and mentoring

Job description

Are you a current or aspiring Lead Practitioner looking for a new role?Would you be interested in becoming a part of what is possibly the most exciting change in the education landscape in decades?,

• A unique curriculum where GCSE English and Literacy benefits from up to 6 hours of curriculum time, outstanding facilities and cutting‑edge ICT and technology to support learning.
• An opportunity to develop your teaching career with the possibility of moving into senior leadership either at the commencement of post or as the role develops.
• Unparalleled professional development.
• Focussed teaching – only KS4 and KS5 classes.
• Small class sizes.
• Passionate students.
• Fully supported laptop provided with latest software to simplify your workload.
• UTC Oxfordshire is currently looking to appoint an additional innovative, dynamic and passionate teacher to lead and support innovation and develop English and Literacy within the UTC. The successful applicant will join the UTC as it grows and develops., Be an outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Have excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Be able to influence outcomes at all levels and deliver whole school CPD and professional development.
• Introduce A level English to the curriculum.
• Be able to influence outcomes at all levels and deliver whole school CPD and professional development.
• Provide support to colleagues as part of our successful coaching program.
• Demonstrated whole school impact in their current role which has a positive impact upon students' lives and destinations.
• Be ready to embrace the challenge of a new school and the opportunities that exist.
• UTC Oxfordshire opened in September 2015 in Didcot. It will admit up to 600 Students aged 14 to 19 living in the catchment area. UTC specialises in science and engineering, alongside a broad and balanced curriculum. We benefit from the support of local employers and three leading universities who enrich and enhance our unique curriculum offer.