• Closing DateClosing Date:
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  • LocationLocation:
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  • School AddressSchool Address:
    Trinity C Of E School Belvedere, Erith Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6HT
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    123
  • About The Role

  • Join Our Team as Head of the English Department at Trinity Church of England School
     
    Trinity Church of England School is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of English to lead and shape the future of our vibrant English Department.  The successful candidate will be an experienced, outstanding and inspiring classroom practitioner, with a strong commitment to further developing outstanding teaching and learning at each key stage.

    As a school rooted in Christian values of hope, forgiveness, and compassion, we are committed to nurturing students who are not only academically successful but also kind, thoughtful, and empathetic individuals. In this role you will have the unique opportunity to lead a talented team of educators, driving academic excellence and nurturing a love for literature, language, and critical thinking in our pupils. Your leadership will play a pivotal role in ensuring that every student receives a high-quality education in English, empowering them with the skills needed for success in in school and beyond.

    The successful candidate will be responsible for:

    Curriculum Leadership: Developing and implementing a broad, balanced, and adapted English curriculum that inspires a love for literature and language.
    Team Leadership: Leading, supporting, and developing a team of dedicated English teachers to ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
    Student Achievement: Monitoring and enhancing student progress and attainment in English across all year groups.
    Strategic Development: Contributing to the school's strategic planning and development, ensuring alignment with our mission and values.
    Whole-School Contribution: Participating in the wider life of the school, including pastoral care and extracurricular activities.

    Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 

  • Benefits and how to apply

  • We provide excellent training and an induction support programme for new staff, as well as the highest quality professional development through the extensive use of professional networks across the Trust. This is a school with a harmonious working environment and supportive colleagues, which has a very strong, shared Christian ethos. The wellbeing of all members of the school community remains a central focus at Trinity, with leaders, including Governors and trustees, having a ‘routine focus on staff well-being’.

    Additionally, we offer:

    • Teachers Pension Scheme
    • Competitive rates of pay
    • Welcome to Trinitas £500 Bonus
    • 24 days Annual Leave (rising to 28 after 5 years’ service) plus bank holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time)
    • Trinitas Time – one day of leave for personal use during term time, per year.
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Cycle to Work Scheme
    • Employee Referral Scheme
    • Effective CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships
    • Collaborative working with other schools
    • Excellent ICT facilities
    • A range of family friendly policies
    • Opportunities for flexible working

    To apply for this vacancy please visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136538/EDV-2025-TCESB-17219

    The closing date for applications is Midday Monday 21st April 2025 and interview dates are to be confirmed.

    We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

    Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

    References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

    Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

    Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.

    Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

    Trinity CofE School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the School and potentially constitutes misconduct.

  • About Us

  • Trinity CofE School is an inclusive and caring environment, in which pupils and staff work collaboratively to provide the highest standards of education.  Staff ‘have high expectations of all pupils’ and ‘pupils know that teachers are passionate about their subjects’. We provide a broad and challenging curriculum for all of our learners, complimented by a wider curriculum that serves to support their personal development, opening their eyes to a panoramic view of the world in which they live.

    Trinity C of E School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

    If you’d like to be part of the team at this happy and successful school, we’d be really pleased to hear from you.

     For further information about Trinity C of E School, please visit https://www.trinity.bexley.sch.uk. For further information about Trinitas Academy Trust, please visit https://www.trinitasacademytrust.org 

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     Trinity CofE School is part of the Trinitas Academy Trust. For information about Trinitas Academy Trust, please visit https://www.trinitasacademytrust.org / https://mynewterm.com/trust/Trinitas-Academy-Trust/136538

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