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Head of Learning Area English

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 01 Medi 2025
Cyflog: £59,213 i £65,188 bob blwyddyn
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 01 Hydref 2025
Lleoliad: SS17
Gweithio o bell: Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni: School Staff Direct
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: 34552-65641

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We are seeking an ambitious and inspirational Head of Learning Area English to join a forward-thinking secondary school in Essex. This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced English teacher with a proven record of raising achievement and a passion for developing both staff and students.

As Head of Learning Area, you will be responsible for driving excellence in teaching and learning across the English department. You will oversee curriculum design, assessment strategies, and staff development while ensuring students achieve their best in GCSE and A-Level English. Your leadership will help foster a culture of creativity, rigour, and high expectations throughout the department.

If you are a strong leader ready to take on the challenge of shaping English provision across KS3-KS5, this could be your perfect next step.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership, direction, and management for the English department


Oversee curriculum planning, delivery, and assessment across KS3-KS5


Drive standards of teaching and learning, ensuring high achievement and progress


Mentor and support colleagues to develop their professional practice


Analyse student performance data to inform improvement strategies


Foster a culture of reading, literacy, and a love for language across the school


Contribute to whole-school leadership and strategic planning


Ensure effective resource management within the department


Qualifications and Experience

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and degree in English or a related subject


Proven experience teaching English at GCSE and A-Level with excellent outcomes


Evidence of successful middle or senior leadership experience in a school setting


Strong knowledge of curriculum and assessment frameworks


Excellent communication and organisational skills


Ability to inspire, challenge, and support staff and students alike


Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people


School Staff Direct is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing, in line with DfE guidance. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
If this role excites you, please apply today or contact Karla at School Staff Direct for further information.
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