About This Role We are seeking a Head of English to join our academy initially on an interim basis. Our ideal candidate will be passionate with the ability to lead a department and inspire students to learn everything about the subject of English. About You We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate teacher who is committed to making a difference in the lives of students. You should have a strong understanding and subject knowledge of teaching English. The ideal candidate will be committed, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a thriving learning environment. Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for your next challenge or an Early Careers Teacher looking for a place to develop your career, you will be expected to bring a positive, proactive attitude to your work and a commitment to continuous improvement. About The School Mark Hall Academy strives for excellence, developing well-rounded young people equipped to be successful within society. We aim to provide the platform for all students to enjoy school and to value the experiences and opportunities that are provided with as a Mark Hall student. With a varied extra-curricular diet, we aim to develop your child’s interests in a wide variety of areas alongside ensuring good academic progress in the classroom. We are passionate about providing valuable enrichment activities in sports, the performing arts, creative arts and STEM subjects as well as extra-curricular opportunities that bring learning to life. We actively encourage students to get involved in clubs from the very beginning of year 7 to support them in meeting new friends, gaining confidence and developing key personal qualities. About The Trust BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted. The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals. What can BMAT offer you? BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being: Enhanced and flexible PPA Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice Lifestyle and discount savings Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support ECT applications are encouraged. Interviews to be arranged on receipt of suitable applications. We hold the right to end the advertisement earlier than the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)