Vacancies

About the Post

Are you seeking a role that will challenge and excite you? Are you ambitious for leadership in an organisation which champions a progressive and transformative approach to edcuation?

We are seeking a Head of English at Twynham School to join our exciting journey.

Twynham School and The Grange School (TGS) federated teaching structures for September 2021 enabling us to deliver world class educational experiences to students across both of our schools. This is a rare opportunity to join our organisation working as a Head of English at Twynham School. You will be part of a leadership group leading English across both of our schools with a particular responsibility for the department at Twynham School.

This is a truly exceptional and very rare opportunity for a talented colleague.

What we can offer you

• An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families
• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking

Who we are looking for

An outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Lead a strong and experienced English department
• Further improve the outcomes for students in English at Twynham School
• Further shape the English curriculum in all key stages to ensure that it is exciting and challenging
• Work with exceptional professionals to further develop a shared understanding of learning

You are likely to be someone who:

• Has an honours degree (or equivalent) in English or a related discipline
• Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Is an inspirational and skilled classroom teacher
• Is an emergent and aspirational leader ready to take on additional responsibilities
• Has a clear understanding of effective pedagogy
• Is ambitious for wider school leadership and thrives in an aspirational culture
• Will embrace our highly supportive and professional approach to education

• Has proven experience of improving outcomes for students in English as a classroom teacher
• Has successful experience of teaching English across Key Stage 3-4 in a state 11-16 or 11-18 school
• Has experience of leading staff and responsibility for outcomes of a cohort of students beyond your own classroom
• Has an acute understanding of the current Ofsted framework and the application of the Quality of Education judgement within the English curriculum
• Has successful experience of curriculum design
• Has excellent classroom management skills
• Will promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202 878073 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com 

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date is Friday 17th May 2024 at 8am. (We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants prior to the closing date and therefore interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible).

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.