Job Overview
What skills and experience we're looking for: Head of English Required September 2026 Full time, permanent role
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational and highly motivated Head of English to join our dedicated team of English teachers with a track record of exceptional results.
This post is for a permanent full-time position from September 2026. The successful candidate will be working within a friendly and supportive team situated in a modern, purpose-built English block with excellent facilities.
Our school is highly successful and oversubscribed, with EBacc entries well above the national average, and successful results for students, whether they are disadvantaged, SEND or Gifted and Talented.
We value the development of the whole child, and encourage students to take part in a wide range of co-curricular activities.
Outdoor education is very popular with our students, and we usually have a large proportion of Y10 participating in the Bronze DofE award, with many progressing to the higher awards.
We also run a range of trips each year, both abroad and in the UK, culminating in a popular 'activities week' at the end of the year.
Norton Hill is part of the Midsomer Norton School Partnership (MNSP), a growing Multi Academy Trust where Norton Hill has a reputation for innovation in teaching & learning and leads the way on secondary English strategy, including curriculum, assessment, monitoring and intervention.
Successful Applicants Will
* Have an infectious passion and enthusiasm for their subject
* Be committed to exceptional standards of teaching and learning
* Be able to motivate, challenge and inspire students to achieve their best
* Establish and develop excellent relationships with students and staff
* Help maintain outstanding results in the English department
* Contribute to our core vision and values
What the school offers its staff: We can offer you
* A school with outstanding behaviour and safety for all
* Excellent facilities for teaching and learning
* Leading Edge professional development to support and improve your leadership skills in preparation for further promotion
* An emphasis on core traditional values of good manners, engagement and high academic achievement
* Norton Hill serves Midsomer Norton, Radstock and the surrounding rural area where there is an abundance of attractive and affordable housing.
The school is on the edge of the Mendips but close to Bath, Bristol, Frome and Wells.
Commitment to Safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Employment Checks
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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