Head of English

Ark; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Elvin Academy is seeking a Head of English with a passion for curriculum development and high expectations for students. The role involves leading a dedicated team to enhance educational outcomes while contributing to the school's transformational journey. This is a permanent full-time position with a competitive salary and numerous benefits aimed at supporting both staff and students.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% above the main pay scale

More training days than standard

Generous pension scheme

Access to Ark rewards with savings at over 3,000 retailers

Interest-free loans up to £5,000 for season tickets or bicycles

Gym discounts up to 40%

Employee Assistance Programme offering free counselling

Qualifications

• Experience in English teaching and leadership.
• Ability to promote high pupil progress and attainment.
• Engagement in continuous professional development as a leader.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an engaging English curriculum.
• Lead and inspire a team of professionals in the English Department.
• Support school improvement efforts and quality of teaching.

Skills

Commitment to serving diverse community

Passion for English curriculum development

High expectations for self and pupils

Desire to learn and develop as a leader

High standards of professionalism and teamwork

Job description

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Location: Ark Elvin Academy

Vacancy Description

Do you have high expectations, a big heart, and a passion for the English curriculum and reading?

Salary: From £37,667 to £59,650

Position: Head of English

Location: Wembley – excellent transport links to Central London

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Full time

Start date: September 2024

Closing date: Friday 22nd March 2024 at 10am

Our mission is to ensure that every pupil leaves Elvin confident, articulate, and culturally aware; able to pursue careers they are passionate about, contribute to society, and live happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives.

Does our mission inspire you to join our team and do your best work as a leader of our English Department?

About the role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Head of English to join our high-performing team. You will develop an engaging curriculum that promotes high pupil progress and attainment. You will also lead and inspire a dedicated team of professionals, shaping the department's future.

Our school has undergone a transformational journey, and you will help lead the next phase, challenging educational disadvantage by defining an ambitious, sustainable school model that supports children from our community to access top universities and competitive apprenticeships.

You will contribute significantly to the quality of learning and teaching across the academy and support our school improvement efforts.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Commitment to serving our diverse community in Brent
• Passion for the subject, curriculum development, and teaching and learning
• High expectations for themselves and pupils
• Desire to learn and develop as a leader
• High standards of professionalism and teamwork

View the full job description and person specification here.

Why join our school?

At Ark Elvin Academy, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding education. Our enthusiastic staff have transformed our school, and we are committed to continuing our improvement journey. Our mission is:

“To ensure that every pupil leaves Elvin confident, articulate, and culturally aware; able to pursue careers they are passionate about, contribute to society, and live happy, healthy lives.”

In our last OFSTED inspection (June 2023), our school was judged outstanding in all areas.

We are a large non-selective secondary school in Brent, with excellent transport links to central London. Join a close-knit community of professionals supported by the Ark network, one of the top-performing school groups in the country.

Learn more about our mission and six pillars here.

We offer:

• Salaries 2.5% above the main pay scale
• More training days than standard
• Generous pension scheme
• Access to Ark rewards with savings at over 3,000 retailers
• Interest-free loans up to £5,000 for season tickets or bicycles
• Gym discounts up to 40%
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free counselling, legal advice, and support