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English Faculty Lead

Position: English Faculty Lead
Location: Kingsway Park High School

Salary: Leadership Scale L7 – L11
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2025

Are you passionate about shaping the future of English education and nurturing a love for literature? KPHS is seeking a dynamic and experienced English Faculty Lead to join our dedicated and professional English department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to both the academic success and holistic development of students at KS3 and KS4, while working with a team that values continuous professional growth and curriculum enhancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and lead the English department to further develop and enhance the English curriculum, focusing on AQA specifications for both Language (8700) and Literature (8702).
• Play a key role in fostering a love for English across the school, contributing to the success and popularity of English qualifications at KS4.
• Lead and deliver a subject-specific Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) programme for the department, supporting staff to develop expertise and confidence in teaching Grade 7-9 content.
• Engage actively in extracurricular activities, providing students with enriching opportunities to explore literature outside the classroom.
• Promote the use of diverse teaching strategies, including active learning and formative assessment, to maximise student outcomes at both KS3 and KS4.
• Monitor, assess, and support the progress and achievement of all students, ensuring differentiation and tailored learning opportunities for individual needs.
• Maintain a strong commitment to creating an inclusive environment that values cultural diversity and promotes equality for all students.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced in teaching English at both KS3 and KS4 levels, with a sound knowledge of the AQA curriculum.
• Confident in delivering Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) programmes and fostering staff development in pedagogy and subject expertise.
• Passionate about student achievement and able to inspire and engage learners of all abilities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• A commitment to promoting equality, safeguarding, and student well-being, ensuring all students feel supported and included.
• A team player who is willing to collaborate with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning are maintained across the department.

Why KPHS? KPHS is home to a welcoming and professional English team with a wealth of experience and dedication. We are proud of our in-house CPL provision, which focuses on continuous improvement, and we offer numerous opportunities for staff to progress in their careers. Our ethos of supporting staff and providing expert training helps create an environment where both students and teachers can thrive.

Join us in making a difference!
If you are passionate about English, committed to high standards of teaching, and eager to contribute to a vibrant learning community, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

To apply, please complete the Altus Education Partnership application form and return to recruitment@altusep.com.

For more information visit: www.kingswaypark.org. or www.altusep.com.

Applications should be returned no later than 9.00am on 7^th October 2024

Interviews are expected to take place on the week commencing 14^th October 2024

KPHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.