The North East Learning Trust is seeking to appoint a motivated and ambitious Head of English. This is an exciting opportunity to join English department. The post will be based in Teesdale School and Sixth Form, rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2019. We would like our Head of English to share their genuine love of teaching and learning and their passion for the subject.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a close and talented team who together ensure students receive excellence every day. We have 675 children across Key Stages 3 and 4 and Post-16. Our small size means that you can really get to know your students; know who they are; their aspirations, ideas, talents and dreams, bringing out the best in them, helping to champion their ambitions and give them a great start in life.
Nestled in Barnard Castle in the spectacular Teesdale countryside and imprinted with the historic values of the Dales and our close-knit community, Teesdale School is a place where traditional values of kindness, respect and hard work take precedence. Within 30 minutes of both Darlington and Durham and just over an hour from York and Newcastle, our idyllic yet convenient location affords our staff an enviable quality of life.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the strategic direction and development of the department.
- Drive forward the quality of teaching and learning.
- Lead and manage staff.
- Have a passion for English.
- Have the vision and determination to lead the English Department to ensure all our students receive excellence every day.
Deadline: 24th March 2021, 9am
Interviews: 14th April 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 Tracy Tuck, PA to the Leadership Team, Teesdale School, Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 8HH.