Head of English

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative, and inspiring teacher with energy, enthusiasm and a love of English to join our team. We believe this is an outstanding opportunity to take on a key support role in a school that works hard to enthuse students and instil in them high standards.

This is a permanent, full-time post commencing in September 2024. We believe this is an outstanding opportunity to take on a key support role in a school that works hard to enthuse students and instil in them high standards. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a school within a Trust with a great community feel, real strengths and the ability and desire to develop further. From September 2023 there are just under 500 students from age 11-16, with numbers increasing every year.

When you visit the school you will notice the:

Friendly and welcoming atmosphereStudents are well-behaved, comfortable and safeThe range of experiences and opportunitiesHard working, committed and caring staffBeautiful location and space for learningStrong local community We are looking for a team member with high expectations and standards, the ability to inspire but also the capacity to laugh and enjoy the challenges of this role. You need to be a team player and you will go the extra mile to support. In return, you will join a Trust that is full of activity, opportunity, and optimism. You will be strongly supported by our SLT in your work to ensure our provision is the best. SAST is a strong and ambitious Trust of both primary and secondary schools seeking to ensure an excellent and sustainable 0-19 education for children within our community across West and North Dorset as well as South Somerset and is looking to grow further.

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