Head of Faculty for English & Media

We are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and experienced Head of Faculty for English & Media to lead our successful English department across the full age range (11-18 years), here at Akeley Wood Senior School and Sixth Form. You will have a strong and dynamic vision for the development of English & Media at all key stages, with a proven track record of academic success.

The successful candidate will be a motivated and enthusiastic teacher of English who is passionate about teaching and learning, is ready to embrace new ideas, and has a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal alongside leadership and management skills.

Working in our beautiful surroundings you have the freedom to teach the way you like to teach, with smaller class sizes you get to tailor your teaching to your students. Together with being an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for achievement and behaviour, you will be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating lessons with assistance from our central education team.

Applications are invited from experienced English teachers looking to progress their career.

About the role

• Lead by example, providing inspiration, motivation and purpose within the English department.
• Show commitment to the aims and objectives of the school, helping to ensure that long, medium, and short-term objectives are achieved to secure school improvement
• Provide information, objective advice, and support to the Headteacher and SLT to enable it to meet its responsibilities for securing effective teaching and learning and improved standards of achievements
• Plan for effective monitoring, evaluating, and reviewing of pupil attainment to secure pupil progress
• Think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate and solve problems and help students to progress
• Set and mark appropriate homework in-line with department and school policies

Who we are looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Successful and relevant teaching experience
• The ability to plan, resource, and deliver effective learning to all age ability groups
• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop pupils in their learning
• Successful team working
• An ability to identify and create exciting learning resources that enable effective learning across all abilities
• A strong commitment to reflection, self-evaluation, and an ability to use data to inform planning

Benefits to working at Akeley Wood School:

• Membership to the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
• Access to My Staff Shop - £1,000’s of savings to be made across the year.
• Cycle to Work scheme, operated through My Staff Shop.
• 24/7 wellbeing support through Cognita Care First, our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free school lunches
• A discount on fees for children at Akeley Wood School.

About the School – Akeley Wood Senior School

Akeley Wood School, which serves children from the age of 12 months to 18 years across three different sites in Buckinghamshire, all based in magnificent buildings in tranquil, peaceful countryside. Our school motto ‘Be Kind. Work Hard. Play Hard and Be You. Brilliantly.’ ensures that the school community celebrates talent across the board and students feel like they are valued.

How to apply: 

Please download and complete the application form below.

Email the application form plus a covering letter to seniorschool.careers@akeleywoodschool.co.uk

Please note: CVs are not acceptable for this role

Deadline for applications: Friday 10th May 2024, 5pm.

About Cognita

Cognita is an extraordinary family of diverse yet connected schools, spanning sixteen different countries. We share one common purpose: to create an inspiring world of education that builds self-belief and empowers individuals to succeed. A global leader in independent education with over 100 schools in Europe, Latin America, North America, Middle East and Asia, we offer excellent professional development as well as outstanding networking and career opportunities.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.