Head of English Department

Star Academies; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a Director of Learning for English. The ideal candidate will devise and implement development plans for departmental staff while promoting outstanding teaching strategies to enhance student achievement. Responsibilities include developing new curricula and supporting staff development. Applicants must hold a degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status, with proven experience in delivering exceptional educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status required.
• Proven experience in delivering outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Ability to coach and motivate colleagues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement a development plan with clear annual targets.
• Develop a range of strategies for outstanding learning and teaching.
• Plan and deliver intervention programs outside of school hours.

Skills

Coaching and motivating colleagues

Innovative teaching methods

Performance analysis

Curriculum development

Education

Degree-level qualification

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Internal Job Title: Director of Learning for English

Strategic Direction and Development

Devise and implement a development plan for the Departmental staff with clear annual targets using up to date performance data.

Develop, demonstrate and disseminate across school a range of strategies for outstanding learning and teaching to raise the achievement of the subject, and of different students.

Sustain and enhance attainment in designated subjects within the Department by embedding innovative assessment for learning tools.

Develop and manage the introduction of new and revised curricula.

Assist in the development of teaching staff, providing support where necessary.

Plan, support and deliver intervention and enrichment programmes outside of school hours to support learning and achievement by all students.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• The ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.