Subject Leader of English

Overview

Bishop Justus is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and inspirational Subject Leader of English to join our dedicated team. You must be an experienced Leader at the forefront of promoting high standards of teaching and learning across the English department. You must also have experience teaching across KS3 – KS5, delivering a high-quality knowledge rich education for our students.

The successful candidate must be able to establish excellent relationships with students and colleagues, be flexible in their approach and provide clear leadership to the department through excellent communication skills. Our school is driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all students to experience an exceptional education. We are looking for a colleague who shares those ambitions and is committed to helping students achieve their full potential.

Personal attributes

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an excellent Teacher of English;
• Be an experienced Leader;
• Have experience teaching across KS3 – KS5;
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;
• Develop and implement innovative teaching practices to raise student achievement in English.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and be able to lead innovation within a team;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Be committed to continuing professional learning;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation. 

Salary & Benefits

Grade: MPS/UPS + TLR 1A

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Location

Bishop Justus Church of England School
Magpie Hall Lane
Bromley
Kent
BR2 8HZ

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to recruitment@bishopjustus.bromley.sch.uk.

Please note a signed copy of your application form will be required prior to interview.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained.

All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates will have their references taken-up before any interview.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.