Head of English
The Joseph Rowntree School
York
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS +TLR1e
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 January 2015
- Apply by:
- 3 October 2014
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious subject specialist, with a record of delivering excellent results, to lead our English Department. You will combine excellent organisational and management skills with the ability to lead the department to inspire, challenge and motivate students to succeed and to achieve their highest possible grades.
The successful applicant must:
- have a clear vision for the English Department at The Joseph Rowntree School.
- have the drive and passion to raise standards in teaching & learning across the team.
- have excellent interpersonal and presentational skills.
- have the ability to plan strategically.
- be receptive to change and have the ability to work under pressure.
- be flexible, collaborative and resilient.
- be able to work well as part of a welcoming, hard-working and committed team.
- have the ability to lead whole school initiatives.
- be creative at fostering independent student led learning.
- be able to teach to A Level and all abilities.
You will find us to the north of the historic city of York and we have an excellent learning environment and superb facilities.
Please email ec@josephrowntree.york.sch.uk for further details and an application pack, or alternatively visit our website.
The Joseph Rowntree School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd October 2014, 12 noon
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 14th October 2014
THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE SCHOOL
Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BZ
Tel No: 01904 552100
About The Joseph Rowntree School
- The Joseph Rowntree School
- Haxby Road, New Earswick, York
- North Yorkshire
- YO32 4BZ
- United Kingdom
The Joseph Rowntree School is an 11-18 comprehensive of approximately 1,300 students, including almost 200 in the Sixth Form. It is situated to the north of the attractive and historic city of York, in the village of New Earswick. It is 500 metres from the outer ring-road (A1237) and is easily accessible from the towns and villages of the Vale of York, or the cities of Leeds and Hull.
Our modern building is equipped with up to date classroom technology. We have an ongoing investment in new technologies and extensive use is made of Google classroom. We also have a state of the art sports centre and a wonderful performing arts main hall and studio.
We have extensive, attractive grounds, playing fields and an open landscape setting. Inside the building, we have fantastic facilities, which really help to support and challenge our learners. As well as the main school facilities, we also have the Wiltshire Centre (Enhanced Resource Provision) which provides highly specialised support and individual teaching and learning for students of mainstream ability who have significant and complex autism.
Our Curriculum is broad and balanced, delivered in an engaging manner which inspires students to realise their full potential and achieve the best possible outcomes. We implement systems that recognise and reward excellence, encouraging all to strive to do their best.
The school was rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED in 2017 and again in October 2022. Please see our Ofsted report for further details. We were delighted that inspectors acknowledged how well supported our students feel, the quality of our curriculum and personal development work and our extra-curricular provision. Our strong results and ambition to further improve makes this an exciting time in the development of our school.
Thank you for your interest in our school.
Dave Hewitt
Headteacher
Values and vision
• Respect all members of our community
• Overcome obstacles to success
• Work together collaboratively
• Nurture talent
• Teach and learn through inspiration
• Recognise excellence
• Embrace diversity
• Encourage wellbeing
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