Please note, this is a Trust role across our Secondary phase, and not a role solely for Merstham Park School. 

GLF Schools is seeking an excellent, innovative Subject Improvement Lead, to drive improvement in English across our eight secondary schools.

This is a maternity cover position to commence from 4th November 2024.

Your opportunity

Each school has a unique demographic and culture but there is an imperative in each one to improve English outcomes and to continue to enhance and develop the curriculum at all Key Stages. The foundation for this role has been set with high levels of collaboration between the schools have and an increase of the alignment in assessment and pedagogy across the Trust.

You will be working closely with the Heads of English in each school, as well as the team of English teachers across the Trust which include very experienced colleagues, and those that are new to the profession.

You will be part of the GLF Trust Secondary Education Team which comprises a Director of Pedagogy and Practice, full time Subject Leads in English and Maths, and part time Subject Leads in Science, Humanities and MFL.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of talented and passionate staff and help shape the future and strategic direction of our Trust.

Our secondary schools are as follows:

Aureus School in Didcot, de Stafford School in Caterham, Highdown School in Reading, Meridian High School in Croydon, Merstham Park School near Redhill, Rosebery School and Glyn School in Epsom, and The Beacon School in Banstead.

What we are looking for

We welcome applications from applicants with strong track records of leading improvement in English, along with,

• Being an outstanding classroom practitioner with a track record of achieving excellent outcomes at GCSE and A Level
• Having an incisive knowledge of highly effective pedagogy and practice, based on evidence-based research
• Being an excellent communicator who leads by example
• Having the ability to coach, support and challenge colleagues to develop their practice and raise standards
• Experience of being an existing or aspiring senior leader

At GLF Schools, we strive to provide an excellent and inclusive environment where staff and students are comfortable expressing their own identity, should they wish, and in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on race, sex, gender reassignment. age, disability, sexual orientation or religion/belief.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our School Support Team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive teaching pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Full time and part time applications are equally welcome

Start Date: 4th November 2024

End date: At the conclusion of the maternity cover

Closing date: 9am 23rd September 2024

Interview date: week commencing 30th September 2024

Salary: GLF Leadership Range L11-L15 (FTE £55,254 - £60,744)

If you think that this is the opportunity for you and would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ros Allen, Executive Headteacher (details can be found at the top of the Job Description). 

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.