Head of Faculty (English)
The Head of Faculty (English) plays a central leadership role in driving excellence in teaching, learning, and student achievement across the English department. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Curriculum/Inclusion leads, you will develop and deliver a broad, inclusive, and engaging curriculum that meets the needs of learners at all key stages. You will lead, inspire, and support your team to ensure consistently high standards and positive outcomes for every student.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and delivery of an ambitious, high-quality English curriculum across all key stages and sites.
* Raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the faculty, ensuring accountability for outcomes.
* Monitor pupil progress and work closely with staff to implement targeted support and interventions.
* Ensure the curriculum is broad, balanced, relevant, differentiated, and regularly reviewed to meet national developments and school priorities.
* Manage and deploy faculty resources effectively, including financial and physical assets, to support departmental and school development plans.
* Undertake regular audits, monitoring, and quality assurance checks to maintain high standards in teaching and learning.
Qualifications
* UK QTS and a relevant honours degree.
* Strong understanding of SEMH needs, with experience supporting pupils who may also present with ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needs.
* Compassionate and resilient, able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges.
* Comfortable teaching all three areas of English (Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening).
* Creative and flexible, adapt and innovate to meet individual needs.
Benefits
* 4‑Day Working Week: work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay.
* Life Assurance & Pension scheme.
* Mental health support, physical health checks, and wellbeing services.
* Flexible Benefits Platform – choose perks that suit you (Cycle to Work & Electric Car Purchase Schemes, Family Growth Support, enhanced parental leave).
* Fertility treatment support.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
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