Job Description
Yateley Manor is currently seeking to appoint a passionate and well qualified Head of English.
Yateley Manor is a leading co-educational independent school in the town of Yateley, North Hampshire. The School continues to thrive as an independent all through school for children aged 2 to 16, having recently expanded its provision to be 2 to 16 by September 2026.
The school’s reputation for academic excellence and a relentless focus on opportunities to build confidence for the future is well supported. The school is non-selective and a member of IAPS. Class sizes are small and teaching areas bright and purposeful. Facilities at the school include an indoor swimming pool, large sports hall, woodland learning area, climbing wall, and playing fields.
We are rooted in strong relationships, a love for learning and high quality teaching. The sense of family at Yateley Manor is palpable from the moment you step forth into the environment. Our last ISI Inspection reported standards were met in all areas, testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff team.
We are?seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring, committed, and qualified Teacher of English to work with and lead our English department. The successful candidate should be able to teach across the whole age range up to Year 11, and ability range. The post holder will be expected to lead the department and be instrumental in the future development of English at Yateley Manore School.
We would like to hear from experienced English Teachers or current Heads of Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Main Responsibilities
• To lead and manage the curriculum and teaching & learning development in English from KS2 through to KS3 and KS4.
• To work collaboratively with lower school curriculum leads to ensure smooth transition to subject specialist English lessons from upper KS2
• To ensure the English curriculum is current, innovative, and engaging for all pupils.
• To line manage staff within the department
• To collaborate with other curriculum leads to ensure a cohesive school wide academic provision.
• Actively support continuous improvements within the school and department.
We would like to hear from you if you feel you have the skills and attributes to fulfil this exciting role at Yateley Manor School. All applicants will be considered and contacted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.
Please apply at https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000829
Yateley Manor School complies fully with the DfE Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and always ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection Policy.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.