2nd in Charge of English Faculty

Chessington School

Garrison Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS

Permanent Position 

Salary: Main or Upper Scale + TLR Dependent on Experience 

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, inspiring and ambitious second in charge of our English Faculty who will lead a Key Stage and has aspirations of becoming a Head of English. We are looking for someone who is passionate about their subject and determined to impart knowledge, skills and understanding to all our young people, whilst exciting and engaging them in their learning. We will only consider candidates who can evidence a strong track record of success at GCSE and who have made a significant impact on the lives and education of the children they teach. This will need to be demonstrated in your application and be clearly evident on the selection day. 

They will work closely with the Head of the English Faculty to analyse student performance and develop teaching & learning and assessment materials, aimed at raising aspiration and attainment.

This role will be vital in our growing school’s continuing journey for excellence and will provide fantastic career development for an aspiring Subject Leader. 

The successful candidate will join a supportive, forward-looking Faculty and school, which places teaching and learning at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for someone who can quickly develop their leadership to an outstanding level to ensure that learning and progress in English continues on an upward trajectory. The right candidate will receive support and guidance to do so.

If you are a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of English seeking a new adventure, we’d like to hear from you!  

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Love English in all its forms

• Be a leader that can lead strategically and deliver operationally 

• Lead by example and be an excellent English teacher who inspires and engages within the classroom. Equally, you will provide a wide range of opportunities outside of the classroom

• Have a track record of positive impact on student’s progress across the English Faculty 

• Possess a strong desire to create and lead a department in which all are valued and play a key role in raising standards

• Have demonstrable evidence of raising attainment and developing excellence within a team

• Be passionate about developing their own practice and the teaching and learning practice of others

• Communicate effectively to staff, students and parents

• Lead the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, and relevant and differentiated English curriculum which is accessible for all

• Effectively manage and deploy financial and physical resources within the department to support the best outcomes of our students

• Champion all of our young people

• Be passionate about the importance of education and their subject area. Sharing in the pride of the Faculty

• Refuse to accept that disadvantage or SEND should limit ambition or potential

• Be student centred and progress focussed

• Stay solution based in their leadership

• Be reflective, with a constant drive to improve

• Be a versatile and proactive  professional who is flexible in their operational and strategic outlook

• Will have a commitment to safeguarding.  Ensuring students grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care, and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes

Why Work at Chessington School

• Our students are wonderful. They love their school, their teachers and learning

• £30 million state of the art modern facilities in an Ofsted rated 'Good' school

• Fantastic support from line managers and SLT who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive

• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development in a successful family of schools within the Every Child Every Day Trust

• A school dedicated to well-being. Increased length of October half-term, workload reducing feedback strategies. Free gym membership, onsite childcare and more

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Here's What our Staff Say:

“I have been at this school for 9 years and I love it! It gets better and better each year without losing the supportive and caring environment”

"I am in my NQT year. The CPD, support and commitment I get has been overwhelming. I made the right choice” 

“This is the best school I have ever worked at.” 

Interview Date: Interviews will be held when suitable applications are received.  We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if suitable candidates are found.  

The Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and the Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS