Job description
Curriculum Leader for English
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: April 2025
Salary: MPS/UPS: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time/Permanent
GSL Education are currently recruiting for an English Teacher to work at a Client Secondary School in York, North Yorkshire, starting in April 2025. This a great opportunity for Teachers looking for a flexible work-life balance, or those simply wanting a new experience.
Curriculum Leader for English responsibilities:
- Designing, implementing, and regularly updating a comprehensive English curriculum that aligns with national standards and caters to the diverse needs of students.
- Ensuring high-quality teaching practices within the English department by mentoring staff, promoting innovative teaching methods, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Developing effective assessment strategies to monitor student progress.
- Overseeing the allocation and maintenance of teaching resources.
- Identifying training needs and facilitating professional development opportunities.
- Engaging with parents and the wider community to promote the English curriculum
Curriculum Leader for English Requirements:
- A degree in English or a related field, along with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Proven track record of successful teaching experience in English, with evidence of leadership roles or responsibilities within a school setting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
- In-depth knowledge of the English curriculum across key stages.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive approach to continuous professional learning and development.
- Hold an enhanced Child Workforce DBS, registered on the update service, or be willing to obtain one through GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you would like to apply for the position of Curriculum Leader for English in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.