Head of English
- Organisation: Twyford School
- Location: Hampshire
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Monday 4 November 2024
We are seeking an enthusiastic, engaging Head of English to lead the teaching of English and fostering and encourage a love of English throughout the School.
The English Department at Twyford School is a thriving, supportive team, comprised of class teachers in the lower parts of the School and specialist subject teachers in Years 5-8, who work together to ensure pupils throughout the School receive the very best teaching, shaped by research and collaboration.
The Head of English will lead the teaching of English throughout the School fostering and encouraging a love of English at every level. Ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and achievement by delivering outstanding teaching and leadership. Encouraging efficient use of resources and creative development of the English curriculum.
Lessons are expected to be of high quality, with focus on pupil learning and with emphasis on positive reinforcement. Ensuring that all appropriate schemes of work are in place (liaising with Prep school colleagues) and planning individual lessons appropriate to the needs of the pupils in the classes taught.
The Head of English has responsibility for the School Library and line management of the Librarian. Ensuring the Library provides the best possible learning resources for pupils of all ages and abilities.
The successful candidate will be expected to play a part in the pastoral, extra-curricular and wider areas of School life, including undertaking a weekly boarding duty.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, engaging Head of English to lead the teaching of English and fostering and encourage a love of English throughout the School.
Description
The English Department at Twyford School is a thriving, supportive team, comprised of class teachers in the lower parts of the School and specialist subject teachers in Years 5-8, who work together to ensure pupils throughout the School receive the very best teaching, shaped by research and collaboration.
The Head of English will lead the teaching of English throughout the School fostering and encouraging a love of English at every level. Ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and achievement by delivering outstanding teaching and leadership. Encouraging efficient use of resources and creative development of the English curriculum.
Lessons are expected to be of high quality, with focus on pupil learning and with emphasis on positive reinforcement. Ensuring that all appropriate schemes of work are in place (liaising with Prep school colleagues) and planning individual lessons appropriate to the needs of the pupils in the classes taught.
The Head of English has responsibility for the School Library and line management of the Librarian. Ensuring the Library provides the best possible learning resources for pupils of all ages and abilities.
The successful candidate will be expected to play a part in the pastoral, extra-curricular and wider areas of School life, including undertaking a weekly boarding duty.
