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Head of English

Head of English

The Westminster School

Rowley Regis, West Midlands

Salary:
MPR - UPR + TLR2c & SEN1
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
To commence January 2015
Apply by:
22 October 2014

Job overview

The Westminster School is a successful Special School catering for over 100 pupils aged 7 to 19 years, with a complex range of special needs.

We wish to appoint a candidate with exceptional ability, team leadership and management skills, a passion for their subject and a clear focus on the achievement of young people.

We are looking for candidates who:

  • Are ambitious for themselves and the students they serve.
  • Are established English teachers, with a love of their subject and a track record of delivering results that surpass expectation.
  • Have experience of leading a team to create a distinctive ethos in English.
  • Understand changes in English and Drama education and have the vision needed to move matters to outstanding at The Westminster School
  • Have experience of developing an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner.

The School is committed to equal opportunities, and all pupils are expected to leave school with accredited qualifications.

We have a proactive, supportive Governing Body and strong partnerships with parents/carers, the Local Authority and the local community. Our children are motivated and keen to learn.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the staff team at The Westminster School.

CLOSING DATE: 9am Wednesday 22 October 2014
INTERVIEW: 24 October 2014

Visits by appointment with the Executive Manager, Mr Oliver Flowers.

For more details and an application form please visit http://www.thewestminsterschool.co.uk/vacancies

Applications should be sent to Zoe Perry, Transactional HR Consultant, SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd floor, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8GS or zoe.perry@sandwellips.org.uk

The Westminster School, MLD Special School, 7 - 19 years. (160 NOR)

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About The Westminster School

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About The Westminster School

Our values are encompassed in our statement of Safe, Happy and Learning Together. Through this we seek to develop our values statement: Building foundations and providing opportunities to create confident, aspirational and independent members of our community.

Our Ofsted Inspection in November 2017 recognised we were an Outstanding School. The report stated that our “leaders are fundamentally committed to improving the life chances of pupils with SEN and disabilities, both at The Westminster School and across the country.”

All of our young people are supported to reach their full potential with a level of independence, confidence and resilience according to their special needs so that they have the ability to face the challenges of adult life. All of our committed, enthusiastic staff are well qualified and highly skilled. This translates into an amazing working environment for both staff and pupils.

Ours is a happy school. As identified in our most recent Ofsted Inspection Report, “There is a lot of laughter and enjoyment in lessons and around the school.” We have an exceptionally strong culture of safeguarding, and student welfare is one of our highest priorities.

The school moved to its new state-of-the-art purpose-built site in February 2011. Most ground floor classrooms have access to outside spaces. Our on-site facilities include:

➢ Sports fields

➢ Multi-Use Games areas

➢ Theatre with Tiered Seating

➢ Forest School

➢ Activity Studio and Fully Equipped Gym

➢ Dedicated Sensory Rooms

WestminStore, our School shop, opened in Blackheath High Street in 2023 and provides opportunities for our students for work experience and vocational learning.

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Applications closed