Reporting to: Head of Department / SLT Line Manager

An opportunity has arisen to join our outstanding English team, in our forward thinking and aspirational school based in Warwickshire’s beautiful, medieval market town of Henley-in-Arden. You’ll be joining our passionate and high performing department which nurtures and develops our students’ knowledge in English. Our department's results are significantly above national averages this year, including over 83% 9-5 pass rate last year. We are looking for a passionate teacher to join us to continue this transformative success for our students. Our English department also nurtures a love of subject through a range of innovative teaching techniques and activities, including a range of immersive experiences and trips to engage our learners.

Main Purpose of the Role:

•  -      Be accountable and responsible for the learning and progress of pupils in assigned classes ensuring excellence for and from all

  ·        Work with the Head of English and wider team to further develop our strong Teaching and Learning practice in the department

  ·        Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils

  ·      Act within the statutory frameworks, which set out professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in accordance with school policies, the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards (2012)

  ·         Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

We are looking forward to receiving applications from teachers who are looking for an exciting new challenge to impact the lives of our students. You’ll be joining our ever-improving school, which year on year ensures all our students are prepared for the next step in their education.

We promise to offer you both a stimulating and highly rewarding experience in return for your motivational skills and good practice. Opportunities don’t arise very often to work in a vibrant school like Henley-in-Arden and we are delighted to be offering the chance for someone to join the team.

In return we can offer you:

• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors 
• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity
• A Senior Leadership team who is committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students
• Cycle to Work scheme
• The potential to collaborate and work with other staff in our Multi-Academy Trust.

Please see our ‘Application Pack’ for further information, Job Description and Person Specification.

We are proud to be part of the Arden Multi-Academy trust, partnered with three other schools in the local area including Arden Academy in Knowle. This support mechanism ensures that leaders collaborate and innovate together to provide an outstanding educational experience for our school, and provides continuous opportunity for further development for our staff.

Visits are strongly advised for an opportunity to visit our school, talk to the Headteacher and meet our fantastic students to get a feel for our ethos, ahead of interviews.  For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity, please contact Mrs Sally Smith, our Office Manager, on 01564 797550 or email ssmith@henleyschool.com

Arden Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality or religion. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, will be subject to a social media online search.

Where better to teach and support our staff and students than in the district of Stratford-upon-Avon, at the heart of Shakespeare's county? Visits to our green-field site, bordered by the River Alne, are welcome (and encouraged!) so that you may see for yourself why Ofsted describe our flourishing students as, ‘friendly, welcoming and happy’ and our staff as’ overwhelmingly positive’ about their roles (December 2022).  Come and join our experienced and high performing English department.

Click here to see more about working in our school: 

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We are proud to be part of the Arden Multi-Academy trust, partnered with three other schools in the local area including Arden Academy in Knowle. This support mechanism ensures that leaders collaborate and innovate together to provide an outstanding educational experience for our school, and provides continuous opportunity for further development for our staff.

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