Head of English
Ref: SCH-HAT-0207 21 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
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 TLR1cThe Role
Main Pay Range / Upper Pay range plus TLR 1c
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 mitchella@hattonacademy.org.uk To apply for this post, please go to
https://www.hattonacademiestrust.org.uk/working-for-us/vacancies/
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 Bureau Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| Qualified Teacher Status |
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| Honours degree qualification |
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Skills
| Qualifications | |
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| QTS |
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| Good Honours degree in related subject |
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| Experience | |
| Teaching experience at Key Stage 3-4 |
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| Teaching experience at Key Stage 5 |
Essential
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| Substantial relevant experience |
Desirable
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team |
Essential
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| Suitability to work with children |
Essential
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| Capacity to work hard, under pressure, to meet deadlines |
Essential
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| Reliability and integrity |
Essential
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| Leadership | |
| Focused on standards and positive outcomes |
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| Effective leadership and motivational skills |
Essential
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Excellent behaviour management |
Essential
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| Able to use / analyse assessment and performance data systems to raise standards |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
Hatton Academies Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, age or any other protected characteristic. 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.
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