Ref: 001009
Head of Department - English
Contract: Permanent, Full time, Term Time Only
Pay Grade: Mainscale 1-6/ Upper pay scale 1-3 TLR1b (£12,520)
Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum
We are looking for a Head of Department (English) to start January 2026 to raise standards of student attainment, achievement and progress within the whole curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress; to be accountable for student progress and development within the subject area; to develop and enhance the curriculum implementation and pedagogical development of others; to ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum for students studying in the subject of English area, in accordance with the aims of the academy and the curricular policies determined by the DHT i/c of Curriculum and Pedagogy; to be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject/curriculum area, and to effectively manage and deploy teaching, support staff, financial and physical resources within the Subject area to support the development Plan.
Ofsted:
"Pupils are happy to come to school. They enjoy making friends and they are supportive of each other".
"Pupils appreciate the support and care that is provided by staff. This helps pupils to feel safe".
"pupils engage positively with their learning. As a result, behaviour in class and during social times is usually calm and orderly".
"Subject curriculums are well designed. The ‘powerful knowledge’ that the school wants pupils to learn is clearly identified. Subject content is introduced in a logical order so that pupils build their knowledge over time".
"Teachers have good subject knowledge. They select appropriate activities to support pupils to learn the intended curriculum".
"The school has introduced a rigorous and well-structured approach to assessment. This supports staff to deliver the curriculum effectively, pre-empting pupils’ difficulties, identifying misconceptions and gaps in pupils’ knowledge and then using this information to plan for future learning".
The school’s behaviour management system is underpinned by the trust’s values, including ‘be yourself always’ and ‘succeeding together’pupils live up to these values and are considerate towards each other.
"Learning is rarely disrupted by poor behaviour".
Applicants can apply through our Sam Recruit platform by following the link HERE.
Closing Date: Friday 26th September 2025 (9am)
Interview Date: Friday 3rd October 2025