Head of English

Permanent
Full Time
Joseph Whitaker School, Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, Nottingham, NG21 0AG
Main Pay Scale plus TLR1b (£9,929)

Be Outstanding! 

The Joseph Whitaker School is a popular oversubscribed school of 1200 students with attainment levels above the national average at both GCSE and post 16. At our last inspection in March 2019, the school was judged as being “Good”. 

The Governors are seeking to appoint a well-qualified Head of English with initiative, drive and determination. We have extremely high expectations of our students and staff, and we offer excellent training and professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will lead an experienced and successful department. 

For further details of the post and an application form, please visit www.emet.academy/vacancies .To apply, please send your completed application form and a letter of application (maximum 2 sides of A4) outlining: 

  • Your leadership and management experience
  • Three key strategies to increase boys' attainment at GCSE

Please forward your completed application form to: recruitment@emet.academy .Please note that we are unable to accept CVs for this post. 

Candidates are more than welcome to visit the school at any time. Please view our school website: https://www.josephwhitaker.org/ for more information. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 13 March 2020 at noon. 

Interviews for short listed candidates will be held week commencing Monday 16 March 2020.

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

This vacancy is closed to applications.