Director of English

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Your Role

Are you ready to lead English with vision, purpose, and impact?

We are seeking an inspirational and ambitious Director of English to lead, develop, and champion English across Hurworth School. This is a pivotal leadership role for an outstanding practitioner who is passionate about literacy, language, and literature, and who is committed to ensuring every student becomes a confident reader, writer, and communicator.

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will have strategic responsibility for curriculum design, teaching and learning, outcomes, and staff development within the department, working closely with other senior leaders to drive whole-school improvement.

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children. For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs Rachel Somerville (Head Teacher) on 01325 720424 or by e-mail to rsomerville@hurworth.nalp.org.uk

Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team at people@nalp.org.uk

Qualifications

Graduate in relevant subject with Qualified Teacher Status
essential

Evidence of recent professional development
essential

Skills

Experience

Effective leadershipof a department, at least middle leadership level
essential

Up to date, excellent knowledge in subject, national and local policy, pedagogy and classroom practice
essential

A proven record of managing and promoting curriculum development
essential

Experience of monitoring and evaluating staff performance
essential

Experience of data analysis and effective tracking of pupil progress
essential

A proven track record of ensuring high achievement within a subject area or department
essential

Experience in a management role
essential

Proven good/outstanding English Teacher with at least 5 years' experience
essential

Relevant Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations with a range of audiences
essential

Safeguarding Information

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.