Head of English

British Sign Language; Reigate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunottar School in Reigate is seeking an inspirational Head of English with the vision to foster a love of English across the school and to drive excellence in teaching and learning. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction for the department and support colleagues to raise standards.

You will lead curriculum development and co-curricular provision while contributing to the wider life of the school and, on occasion, to weekend programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the English department and support colleagues to raise standards.
• Lead the development of the department's curriculum and co-curricular provision.
• Promote best practice and contribute to continuous improvement across teaching and learning.
• Play a full role in the wider life of the school, including weekend commitments when required.

Job description

We are seeking an inspirational and ambitious Head of English with the vision and leadership skills to foster a love of English across the school, stimulate intellectual curiosity, and drive excellence in teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be fully committed to the aims and ethos of both the English Department and Dunottar School.

We are looking for a well-qualified and talented teacher and leader who will provide clear strategic direction for the department, support and develop colleagues, and promote the highest standards of academic achievement. The successful candidate will share our passion for continuous improvement, champion best practice, and lead the ongoing development of the department's curriculum and co-curricular provision.

In addition, the Head of English will play a full and active role in the wider life of the school, contributing to our extensive and varied co-curricular programme during the working week and, on occasion, at weekends. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic advocate for English, inspiring students and staff alike and helping to shape the future direction of the department.

The English Department, one of the largest in the school, has excellent added value with examination results. At GCSE, students follow the AQA syllabus for English Language and English Literature while at A level, they follow the OCR English literature syllabus.

The department is friendly, welcoming and supportive: staff are keen to share resources and embrace new ideas, aspiring to keep their teaching fresh and exciting.