Head of English

Closing Date: 17/03/:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: 01/09/2025

Establishment: Sir Christopher Hatton Academy Location: Sir Christopher Hatton Academy Salary: £45910 - £63344 Department: English Job Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 27.50 Weeks per Year: 52.200 Pay Grade: Main M1 - M6 / Upper UPS1 - UPS3 Plus TLR1c

The Role

Full time

Required for September 2025

WB Yeats said "Education is not the filling of a pot but the lighting of a fire." Do you agree?

Are you a motivational leader, who can guide and develop your team in their working practices? Can you also inspire students to increase their enjoyment of English and obtain improved outcomes? If so, we want to hear from you.

We have a vacancy for a committed and motivated Head of English to lead and make a difference to a very successful and well-resourced faculty.

We think that our Academy is a great place to develop as a teacher and leader. Don't just take our word for it, here's a direct quote from our last staff wellbeing survey: "This workplace is highly supportive, and the leadership have the best intentions to support you, and to do their best to help you grow."

Here at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy we provide an education with character, encompassing our core values of Excellence, Aspiration, Achievement, Inspiration and Community to ensure that all our students are flourishing and prepared for the tests of life, not just a life of tests.

For more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Mr Alastair Mitchell, Co-Principal on .

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9.00am Monday 17th March 2025

Education without limits; Integrity at all times.

Hatton Academies Trust are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.

Qualifications

Qualification Title

1. Qualified Teacher Status - Essential
2. Good Honours degree in related subject - Essential

Experience

1. Teaching experience at Key Stage 3-4 - Essential
2. Teaching experience at Key Stage 5 - Essential

Personal Attributes

1. Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team - Essential
2. Suitability to work with children - Essential
3. Capacity to work hard, under pressure, to meet deadlines - Essential
4. Reliability and integrity - Essential

Leadership

1. Focused on standards and positive outcomes - Essential
2. Effective leadership and motivational skills - Essential
3. Able to use/analyze assessment and performance data systems to raise standards - Essential

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