Head of English and English Literature

Head of English and English Literature Allowance: 2 Teaching Allowances Department: English and English Literature Location: Rainey Endowed School Line Manager: Vice Principal Coordination of: English and English Literature Staff Liaising with: Principal/Leadership Team, teachers and support staff and parents Working Time: Full time as specified within the Teachers'' pay and conditions School Mission Statement: Rainey Endowed School (RES) is a caring school, committed to excellence in all areas of its service to the local community and desires to educate its pupils to be global citizens of the 21st Century. In connection with all staff, the Head of English and English Literature will play a vital role in supporting our pupils to become: Successful Learners, Confident Individuals and Responsible Citizens. The Role/Job Purpose: The Head of English and English Literature is responsible to the Vice-Principal and is primarily responsible for the development of English and English Literature throughout the Department including the use of digital technology in the learning process. They will provide high-profile leadership and have oversight of English and English Literature with the relevant staff. They will be responsible for the development and implementation of a rich and invigorating learning experience for RES pupils and will be required to collaborate with staff, coordinate English and English Literature colleagues in the following areas: To have overall responsibility for ..... full job details .....