Head of English

Education and Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• English degree or equivalent academic qualification

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for English
• Ability to plan and deliver high-quality lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Effective classroom management skills
• Competence in using data to track and improve student progress
• High expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
• Experience of marking for examination boards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience

• Working with children across the age and ability range appropriate to the role
• Previous experience teaching English in a school setting

Teamwork

• Recognises the contribution and achievement of colleagues
• Keeps colleagues, stakeholders and/or customers informed of progress
• Treats others fairly, openly and consistently
• Expresses disagreement or challenges views calmly, constructively and tactfully
• Supports and cooperates with colleagues

Personal Attributes

• Maintains confidentiality and discretion
• Able to make connection between their work and the benefits to pupils
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload while maintaining a flexible response to urgent requests
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff and stakeholders at all levels
• Organised and good attention to detail
• High expectations of self
• The ability to act on advice and be open to coaching
• A commitment to extra-curricular activities
• A continued interest in developments in teaching and learning
• The ability to motivate others
• The ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, groups and organisations
• The ability to remain calm and diffuse situations
• The demonstration of a concern for excellence in one’s professional work and achievement of pupils
• A commitment to supporting the school’s aims, vision and ethos