Deputy Curriculum Leader English

If you have a passion for demonstrating how English can shape a young person’s world, and a commitment to work with all ages and abilities, we would like to meet you.  This is an excellent opportunity for a bright and innovative individual to join our English team, where we strive to achieve aspirational outcomes and provision for our children and young people, set within a culture of inclusion and high expectations. The English department are a collaborative and close-knit team of subject experts who achieve excellent outcomes for our students. The English department pride themselves on excellent subject pedagogy and engaging with research-led best practice. Why Caterham High School? We are proud of our strong community ethos and richly diverse student population. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where pupils believe in themselves and achieve excellence. Ofsted recognises our high standards, calm environment, and excellent relationships between pupils and staff. We are justifiably proud of our ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement (June 2022) whichrecognisedour positive learning environment and caring community. As an East London Community school, we celebrate our diversity rigorously promoting inclusivity and equality. We believe that every student should feel valued and supported. Our students “conduct themselves in a calm and orderly manner around school and behave well in lessons” (Ofsted, June 2022). Why You? You are a dynamic and driven English teacher who is ready for leadership responsibilities and passionate about cultivating excellent teaching and learning. You will: To support the Curriculum Leader and to deputise when and where appropriate. Ensure consistently high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3-4 (potentially Key Stage 5), directly impacting pupil progress and achievement. To develop and enhance the teaching practice of others. Line manage colleagues effectively, holding staff accountable through constructive leadership. To monitor and support the overall progress, attainment and development of students as a manager within the curriculum area. Co-lead and co-design our professional learning programme alongside the Curriculum Leader for English, supporting colleagues to excel. Play a critical role in strategic and operational decision-making,deputising confidently for the Curriculum Leader when necessary. We need someone with strong leadership skills, with a record in the development of teaching, learning and assessment. You will demonstrate a commitment to children, their development in the curriculum area and more widely across the school in terms of enrichment and personal development. You will need to work strategically, understand how to improve outcomes and develop a curriculum. This is an important role in the school and as such is an exciting opportunity for the right person to make significant contribution to the English department. The applicant must be able to teach high qua