Job Description

Person Specification

Closing Date: Thursday 18th April 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 25th April 2024

We are seeking an outstanding individual to join our successful English department as Second in Charge. This post would suit someone looking to progress into leadership or grow existing skills. Thornden School offers an outstanding induction, training, and development opportunities through the HISP Multi Academy Trust.

We may consider applications for a Teacher of English if the applicant is an ECT or not ready for leadership. Please contact hr@thornden.hants.sch.uk if you are interested.

Salary: MPR/UPR & TLR 2B (£5,355)

Hours:  Full-time (32.44)

Contract: Permanent                                                 

Responsible to:  Head of English

Start date: 1^st September

Thornden is an oversubscribed school serving Chandler’s Ford and the surrounding area with just over 1470 students on roll. We have an ambitious ethos based on high expectations for all. Our students are proud of their academic and wider achievements, having a belief in their own success and ability to succeed which continues beyond our school with a high percentage of Thornden students excelling at local colleges and, at further and higher education. 

About the role:

• To teach English to an excellent standard to all Key Stage 3 and 4 year groups
• To assist in leading (as second in charge) the raising and maintaining standards of student attainment and achievement in the English department
• To promote learning and to monitor, support and be accountable for student progress in English
• To ensure consistently high level of professionalism is maintained
• To promote the school’s belief in creating a safe environment for students through robust safeguarding practices and maintaining an environment where students feel confident to approach any member of staff with a concern

We are seeking an individual who has:

• First class leadership qualities
• Vision, energy and enthusiasm innovation and perseverance in supporting achievement
• Willingness to pursue high standards, both academic and behavioural
• Ability and willingness to engage in difficult conversations with colleagues about teaching and learning performance
• Professional image and high personal standards
• An excellent team-player who relates well to students, staff, parents and the wider community
• Flexibility and adaptability to meeting the changing needs of the department
• The ability to work under pressure and maintain a good sense of humour
• Resilience, realism and a sense of perspective
• Willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life
• Aspiration to lead a larger team and progress to senior leadership level in the longer term

In return we can offer you: 

• A positive working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour 
• Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes 
• In-house Teaching School 
• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to a fantastic Employee Assistance Programme

About HISP Trust:

HISP Multi Academy Trust believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all our school communities.  We currently have multiple schools within our Trust covering the age ranges from nursery to 16 with plans to expand and grow quickly across our geographical location.  

Whilst we are currently a small Trust, we are ambitious and have a broad range of outward facing accreditations that support our schools and those within our local area.  We are part of the Education Endowment Foundation Network with our HISP Research School.  Evidence informed practice underpins our ethos, professional development and school improvement.  We have an outstanding provision for training new teachers through our Hampshire SCITT Partnership, which also supports career progression for staff within our Trust and links to higher education. We have recently been designated, by the DfE, with two Teaching School Hubs covering Portsmouth, Southampton, the Isle of Wight and the South Eastern and South Western parts of Hampshire.  The core purpose behind the Teaching School Hubs is to become centres of excellence for teaching and leadership training and development. 

Application Process:

For more information, please visit the school website and download the application pack and complete our teaching staff application form. Our website address is https://www.hispmat.org/workwithus. Completed application forms can be emailed to hr@thornden.hants.sch.uk or submitted by post to HR Business Partner, HISP MAT, Thornden School, Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. No agency applications either please. 

For informal enquiries please contact us at hr@thornden.hants.sch.uk

The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are also committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.