Head of English

Job Description

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

English Subject Lead (with Teaching Responsibility)

MPS/UPS (depending on experience) + SEN Allowance

This is not just an English Lead role.It’s an opportunity to transform how young people find their voice, build confidence and access the world through literacy.

We believe that communication changes lives. We are looking for an exceptional English specialist to lead a whole-school approach to English, literacy and oracy—from primary through to sixth form—in a specialist setting where inclusion, ambition and relationships sit at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

This is a key leadership position with a teaching commitment. You will:

• Lead and develop a whole-school vision for English, literacy and oracy
• Ensure a coherent, ambitious curriculum from primary to post-16
• Take responsibility for a phase of the school (aligned to experience)
• Inspire and develop staff through coaching, modelling and high-quality CPD
• Use assessment intelligently to drive progress and outcomes for all learners
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and strategic development

You will play a central role in raising standards through outstanding teaching, curriculum leadership and strong collaboration.

About You

You will be:

• An excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for English
• Experienced in leadership, or ready for the next step
• Strongly committed to inclusive practice and SEND
• A confident, credible leader who inspires and develops others
• Ready to take on wider leadership responsibilities, including phase leadership
• Driven by high expectations and an unwavering belief that every pupil can succeed
• A skilled communicator with the resilience and flexibility to thrive in a specialist environment

Why Join Us?

• A rare opportunity to shape English across an entire school
• The chance to make a genuine, lasting difference to pupils’ lives
• Warm, engaging pupils who will inspire you every day
• A supportive, committed and collaborative staff team
• Flexible PPA arrangements that support workload and wellbeing
• Additional leave to promote a healthy work–life balance
• High-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities
• Scope for innovation, creativity and professional growth

About the Setting

This is a small, specialist school for children and young people aged 5–18 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). We deliver a highly personalised, ambitious curriculum built around individual needs, combining academic, vocational and creative learning within a therapeutic, nurturing framework.

Our pupils benefit from experiential learning, strong community partnerships, embedded vocational pathways and a highly regarded post-16 provision focused on independence, employability and successful next steps. A wraparound therapy team supports pupils’ social, emotional and communication development, ensuring they are known, supported and challenged to succeed. xwzovoh

Recent inspection outcomes and parental feedback reflect a school with high expectations, carefully sequenced learning and pupils who are happy, engaged and proud of their progress.

Apply Now

If you are ready to lead English in a school where your impact will be real and tangible, we would love to hear from you.