Head of English

23 hours ago


Lancashire, United Kingdom Penwortham Priory Academy Full time

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an outstanding English Teacher and leader to lead our rapidly improving department.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader who has a proven track record of achieving excellent results, who can motivate students and lead a team of committed, creative and inspiring classroom practitioners, through the next phase of our journey, taking the school from ‘good to great’.
- Be a committed practitioner, who is positive and willing to evolve
- To lead and manage the strategic direction and development of the English department
- To lead, manage and develop the English team to ensure all are performing at the highest level
- To be accountable for student progress
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of provision to include the curriculum, quality of teaching and outcomes for students
- Ensure the provision of an up to date, relevant and differentiated curriculum to suit the needs of all students
- Develop and enhance the teaching practice of staff in your team and when appropriate, challenge underperformance
- Effectively manage and deploy teaching and support staff, financial and physical resources for the faculty
- Facilitate departmental meetings and be an active member of the extended middle leadership of the school
- Work collaboratively with other staff, both within Priory and across other secondary and primary schools, as an active member of our Preston’s Teaching School’s Alliance and our ‘Family of Schools’.
- Participate in the recruitment and development of teaching and non-teaching staff of the department.
- Be a positive leader and manager by modelling excellent participation and effective communication skills
- Be responsible for the learning environment within the department
- Undertake other responsibilities as directed by the Head

We will offer you:

- An exciting opportunity in a friendly, supportive, forward thinking school - please see our Shop of Support
- A tailored induction programme provided by our Professional Mentor
- Professional development to support your personal ambitions within teaching
- The opportunity to teach in a school where staff and student relationships are second to none.

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