Head of English
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
We are seeking an inspirational and strategic Head of English to lead and further develop a high-performing faculty. The successful candidate will be responsible for the vision, leadership and day-to-day management of English across the school, ensuring outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for all students.
Working closely with the Senior Management Team, you will shape the future direction of the subject, lead curriculum development (including preparation for co-education in the Lower School), and use data intelligently to drive improvement and intervention. You will line manage staff, support professional development, and foster a collaborative, reflective team culture.
You will ensure high standards of teaching from Lower School through to A Level, promote scholarship and a love of English, and contribute to whole-school priorities including literacy, co-curricular provision, and the wider life of the school. The role also includes responsibility for budget planning, resource development, staff recruitment and induction, and representing the subject in school forums and marketing activities.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic leader to make a significant impact on the strategic development of English in a forward-thinking school.
We are a diverse community at Trinity and strongly encourage applications from teaching and operational staff from a range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.
The Company
Trinity is one of two schools governed by the Whitgift Foundation, founded in 1596 by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, John Whitgift.
Trinity’s academic results regularly place it among the top schools in the country.
In 2022 Trinity was ranked 23rd in the Parent Power list of Top 100 Independent Schools in the UK and 13th in London, making it the top-ranked independent school in Croydon.
Beyond academic results, we celebrate intellectual curiosity and foster a culture in which pupils feel inspired to take a genuine interest in the world around them.
Exceptional staff is fundamental to our mission and we look forward to welcoming outstanding candidates to join our team.
Trinity School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the published closing date. Trinity strongly encourages applications from ethnic minority candidates. 42% of our students are from ethnic minority backgrounds and we want to have a staff body that reflects the diversity of the school and our local area.
Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to comply with all safeguarding procedures including an Enhanced DBS check.
Our Values
At Trinity our focus is on leading through values; on the kind of young people that our students become through being at Trinity, with day-to-day school experiences and a love of learning shaping them before they move on to extraordinary futures.
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