Head of English Salary: Leadership Scale L10-L12 62,200 to 65,286 per annum Permanent A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of English. We are looking to appoint a Head of English who is committed to ensuring our young people are equipped with the key Literature and Language skills to be successful and make accelerated progress in English. Our school community requires an ambitious, inspirational, committed Head of Department who has a proven track record of increasing outcomes, and is passionate about their subject. Our students want someone who understands the power language has in transforming students lives, and is committed to ensuring our students receive a challenging curriculum built to serve their needs. This position would suit an experienced Head of Department, or someone new to post who has experience as a postholder in a successful English Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school and staff body who put students at the centre of all we do. You will be joining a team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are an ambitious community, committed to our young people and supporting them on their journey to achieve their dreams and ambitions. We strive to meet the needs of every learner; we enthuse them, motivate them and support them to achieve their potential. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter. Harper Green is looking for its Head of English to; be an excellent practitioner with a clear understanding of the English curriculum and pedagogy have high expectations of themselves, staff and students be flexible, collaborative & resilient be an accomplished teacher of English, with a proven track record of improving student outcomes have the highest of ambitions for our students, the school & yourself contribute to the school s extracurricular programme be a positive role model In return we will offer you; an aspirational supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body. ambitious, motivated students and supportive parents a strong English department, both in terms of culture and staff practice enthusiastic, willing and professional staff a network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with & learn from within the school and wider Trust a happy, supportive working environment with high expectations and standards A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Trust website. If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact the HR Team at vacancies@harpergreen.net To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/ Required for September 2025 Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 14 th May 2025 Interviews will be on Friday 16 th May 2025 The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible. Harper Green School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust. Discovering dreams, achieving ambitions and transforming lives.