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Head of English

Required September 2021

We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified, motivated, and ambitious leader with the highest personal and academic standards to lead our English Department, someone who is an outstanding practitioner, with high expectations and a record of achieving the best outcomes from their students. We are looking for a leader with drive, energy, a genuine love for teaching and learning and a passion for English, someone who has the vision and determination to lead the English Department to ensure all our students receive excellence every day. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Leading the strategic direction and development of the department 

• Driving forward the quality of teaching and learning in the department 

• Leading and managing staff 

• Effectively deploying resources 

• Working alongside a dedicated English Research Lead to share interventions that 

impact on pupil outcomes 

• Performance Management responsibilities 

Deadline: Thursday 18 March 2021 

Shortlisting will take place Friday 19 March with interviews taking place week commencing 22 March 2021. 

How to apply: 

Application packs can be downloaded from the website. 

Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to [email protected] or by post to Jade Hutton, Support Services Manager, Bedlington Academy, Palace Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS.