Head Of English

Start: September 2024
Contract: Full-time permanent
Salary: Main/Upper Pay Range + TLR 1c (£13,552)
Closing Date: Friday 26th April 2024, 9am

Northfield School is a large 11-16 community school and specialist sports college. We are an ambitious
and inclusive school with state-of-the-art facilities and interactive technology in a well-resourced
newly refurbished main building and a separate Year 7 school.

Following an inspection in February 2023, Ofsted judged the school to be good in all areas. This is a
great time to join the school and a fantastic leadership opportunity for the right colleague.

We are seeking an inspirational, highly motivated and committed teacher and leader to join us to
lead and manage our English Department. The successful candidate will lead a large and
exceptionally well-resourced department and will have a proven track record of recent exam success
at GCSE.

This is a key post for the future strategic development of the school and a fantastic opportunity for
the right colleague. Visits to the school prior to applying are very much encouraged.


We can offer you:

  • an enthusiastic, talented and supportive team
  • a superbly resourced teaching and learning environment
  • excellent opportunities for CPD
  • a staff health and well-being programme with free on site gym membership
  • a warm, friendly and positive working environment where everyone is valued and supported


An official application form and further details are available on our web page
www.northfieldssc.org and should be returned to HR@northfieldssc.org


Alternatively, applications are also accepted by post (FAO Catherine Frost). NB: we do not accept CVs.
Visits to the school are welcome by appointment; please call Catherine Frost on 01642 557373 or email HR@northfieldssc.org

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any
appointment is confirmed. The posts are subject to enhanced disbarring bureau service disclosure.


CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 26TH APRIL 2024, 9AM.