Head of English Kent

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Posting date:
22 January 2025
Hours:
Full time
Closing date:
10 February 2025
Location:
Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JW
Company:
Teaching Vacancies
Job type:
Permanent
Job reference:
82679307-e885-4c90-a19a-66ecabdacc00

Teaching Vacancies

About the Role:

St Johns is seeking a dedicated and inspirational Head of English to lead a highly effective department, collaborating with a talented team of practitioners. This role encompasses overseeing the English Language & Literature GCSEs, and A Levels in English Literature, and English Language & Classical Civilisation programs, ensuring exceptional student engagement and achieving consistently high results, as demonstrated by the schools +0.11 Progress 8 score in 2024, the seventh consecutive positive score.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and motivate a team of English teachers.
  • Develop and implement effective teaching strategies across all key stages.
  • Ensure exceptional student engagement and achievement in English Language & Literature GCSEs, and A Levels in English Literature, English Language & Classical Civilisation.
  • Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively.
  • Contribute to the overall success of the school’s academic program.

Skills and Expertise:

  • Proven leadership experience in a school environment.
  • Strong subject knowledge in English Language & Literature, and A Level subjects.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for students.
  • Ability to analyze student performance data and make informed decisions.

Why Join Us:

St Johns is a successful co-ed Catholic school with a strong Catholic ethos and a welcoming community. Recognized as an Outstanding Catholic School in our most recent Section 48 Inspection of January 2020, the school offers a positive working environment with opportunities for professional growth.