Job Description
Head of English - Clacton
Are you an accomplished English practitioner ready to take on whole-department leadership?
Or an experienced Head of English seeking a fresh environment in which to make your mark?
A thriving secondary school in Clacton is looking to appoint a passionate and strategic Head of English to guide and develop. This role offers an excellent opportunity for either an ambitious second-in-department ready for promotion or an established curriculum leader eager for a new professional chapter.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide clear vision and leadership for English across Key Stages 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 advantageous)
* Shape and refine a broad, challenging, and inspiring English curriculum
* Coach and develop colleagues to strengthen teaching and learning
* Analyse performance data to inform intervention and improvement strategies
Person Specification
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
* Degree in English or a closely related discipline
* Substantial experience teaching English in a secondary setting
* Demonstrable leadership experience or clear evidence of readiness for departmental leadership
* A history of securing strong student progress and outcomes
* Confident classroom management and strong organisational capability
What the School Provides
* A committed and approachable senior leadership team
* Structured opportunities for professional growth and advancement
* A collaborative staff body with a shared commitment to success
* A positive, student-centred culture that values both achievement and wellbeing
Select "Apply Now" or get in touch with Ellie at Academics, Chelmsford, to find out more.