Head of Department - English

Reddish Vale High School are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, committed and ambitious Head of Department. The successful candidate will display a real passion for learning and the teaching of English, with proven experience of leadership and teaching across KS3 and 4.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team and this is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, creative leader with the drive, passion and commitment to join our hugely talented team of staff, working together to encourage and support every leaner in reaching their full potential.

As Head of Department, you will:

• be accountable for student progress and development within the subject area;
• develop and enhance the curriculum implementation and pedagogical development of others;
• ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum for students studying English
• be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject/curriculum area;
• effectively manage and deploy teaching, support staff, financial and physical resources within the Subject area to support the improvement plan.