Subject Lead: English
About This Role
1. Qualifications and Training
Qualified Teacher Status.
Degree in relevant subject.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Understanding of current developments within the courses you will lead.
Strong IT and systems skills. An ability to manage and interpret progress and attainment data, timetabling information and pupil data.
4. Relevant Experience
Evidence of success as a teacher within the 11-16 age range.
Relevant and comprehensive experience in teaching A Level English Language and/ or Literature A level and GCSE English Language.
Evidence of success in leading improvement in pupil outcomes.
Understanding of what makes an outstanding course and how to use data, performance management and professional development to improve pupil outcomes.
Evidence of the capacity to innovate and sustain new initiatives.
Record of successful dealings with staff, parents and students.
Flexibility and confidence to experiment with and expand strategies and resources.
Experience of leading and managing change.
The ability to collaborate with the Head of Faculty: Language and Society in developing and sustaining strategic planning.