Job Description

Vacancies

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KS3 Co-ordinator English

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Salary grade:

MPS/UPS; TLR 2.1

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Closing date for applications:

Wednesday 22

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October

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Interviews:

Friday 24

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October

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Start date:

January 2026

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Contract type:

Permanent

Who are we?

'The school focuses on the holistic child' (OFSTED, September 2022)



'Pupils respond extremely well to the challenge of becoming independent learners' (OFSTED, September 2022)



Highbury Fields School is a community in which everyone enjoys academic and social success. The school actively celebrates and promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and aims to make everyone in our community feel welcome and wanted in school.



An 11 to 18 girls' school, we are proud to serve a culturally rich, but often underprivileged, community and are fiercely determined that every child in our care will develop into a confident young adult, who is academically and socially accomplished.



The school's consecutive 'outstanding' OFSTED reports of 2016 and 2022 and our consistently high progress 8 scores (0.6 in 2022, 0.82 in 2023 and 0.43 in 2024) have established our students' reputation for academic excellence and we are highly regarded in the local community for our calm, focused learning environment. In 2025 GCSE and A-level results placed the school in the top 10% of schools in the country.



However, we are neither complacent nor satisfied. The school strives for excellence in all aspects of its work and over the last two years we have completed revised our studied, pastoral and enrichment curricular to ensure we are meeting the needs of all our students, with the ambition of further improving the already exceptional progress that our students make. Our intention is to take each student on an educational journey of memorable and stimulating learning experiences, that enables them to be academically and socially successful, both in school and beyond.

What is the role?

'Leaders and staff have extremely high expectations for all aspects of school life' (OFSTED, September 2022)



It is in this context that the school is seeking a highly skilled English KS3 Co-ordinator teacher to contribute significantly to sustained success of our excellent English department. Thanks to the exceptional attitudes of our students and dedication of their teachers, the study of English is thriving in all years at Highbury Fields School. Students consistently achieve excellent progress and results both at GCSE and A-level. In 2025, 92% of students attained a grade4+ and 43% a 7+ at GCSE, and the average grade is a 6.



The successful candidate will understand the context of our school community and be able to develop strategies that support all students to be successful and able to develop our already excellent KS3 curriculum and practice. They will be an excellent practitioner who is highly ambitious for all students. They will ideally have experience of teaching both GCSE and A-level and will be a reflective practitioner, who is committed to improving their own pedagogy. The appointed person will be a team player, who is willing to contribute to the school's extensive enrichment programme.



If you are looking to develop your career in a highly supportive and innovative environment and you truly believe, as we do, that every child can achieve excellence, then we look forward to receiving your application.



Interested applicants should apply by letter of application by the deadline of 12.00pm on Wednesday 22nd October.

What can we offer the appointed candidate?

'Low-level disruption in class is very rare. Pupils come to lessons ready and eager to learn' (OFSTED, September 2022)



Working at Highbury Fields School offers colleagues the following benefits:


An exceptional learning environment A highly regarded research based internal learning and teaching development programme Keeping well time every half term 20% PPA time A generous pension scheme Reduced London wide gym membership Cycle to work scheme Interest free travel season ticket loans Employee assistance programme Computer purchase scheme

What are the safeguarding requirements of the role?

'Pupils are proud of their school. They enjoy school and feel safe' (OFSTED, September 2022)



Highbury Fields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects that all staff will share and demonstrate this commitment.



The position is subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure check.



Applicants must complete the school application form and in line with 'keeping children safe in education' and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of the school's safeguarding procedures to determine from publicly available information whether they are suitable to work with children and young people. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked at interview about their online presence.

Where should I look for further information?

'Staff are proud to work at the school. Leaders engage with staff' (OFSTED, September 2022).



For further information about the school, please refer to the school's curriculum booklet and latest OFSTED report.



To arrange a conversation about the role, or a tour of the school, please email the Headteacher's PA, Karen Bolden, HR@highburyfields.islington.sch.uk

Vacancy Closing Date:

22/10/2025