FACULTY LEAD FOR COMMUNICATIONS (ENGLISH and MEDIA) – September 2026 or earlier if possible
Leadership / TLR scale depending on skills and experience of the successful candidate
The Governing Board is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of English to lead the English and Media Departments as Head of Faculty from September 2026.
The successful candidate will be an English specialist who has the ability to put their vision for teaching and learning into practice, supported by an able team of staff. They will work closely with the Senior Leader who line manages the faculty to create an engaging and challenging curriculum for students of all abilities across all subjects. They will model at least good teaching practice and inspire others through the delivery of effective and exciting lessons. A bespoke CPD programme will be tailored to meeting their needs.
St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a non-selective coeducational secondary school for students age 11-18. A single site school with free parking, we moved to world-class brand new buildings in the spring of 2023. Our mission statement is that ‘St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School inspires students, spiritually and educationally forming them through Faith so that they can achieve their aspirations and contribute to their community’. As a Catholic school, we are passionate about the formation of the whole student, making sure that we develop students into good people as well as ensure they get good results.
The school is in Medway, a 30-minute distance from London by road or high-speed rail link. Medway benefits from a multimillion-pound regeneration programme bringing new housing developments and facilities for its inhabitants; it also has the lowest council tax rates in Kent.
We are happy to offer visits and informal discussions of the role: please contact v.walker@stjohnfisher.school for further information.
Closing date for applications: Monday 26th January at 9am
Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted for interview which will take place shortly after the deadline. St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful applicants
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Please mention catholicrecruitment.co.uk when applying.