Head of Key Stage 3 English
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,916 to £51,048 per year |
| Additional salary information: | To include a TLR |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | Hailsham, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | MARK Education Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
THE LEADERSHIP OF POLICY
Involved in the review, development and presentation of Academy and government aims, policies and objectives. To develop supportive relationships within the Academy and the community.
To:
To take part in implementing the above in the department.
Lead, co-ordinate and evaluate the work in Key Stage 3 in relation to the teaching of English at Hailsham Academy.
To take responsibility for the development of schemes of work, assessment and lesson planning in Key Stage 3.
Ensure that the Department environment and ethos is understood by all and underpins and enhances students’ learning and rewards students’ achievements.
Undertake all precautions to safeguard the health and safety of students and staff at all times within the subject area.
THE LEADERSHIP OF LEARNING
Accountable for the quality of learning offered to the students.
To:
Generate, disseminate, discuss, implement and evaluate curriculum for the Key Stage 3 area.
Review student’s work across the age and ranges of attainment.
Monitor and evaluate the work of the English team in Key Stage 3 in relation to the teaching of English including marking and feedback audits and reviewing the impact of teaching and student progress.
Monitor, track and analyse relevant data to make judgments to ensure progress of all students.
THE LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE
Accountable for the effective leadership and co-ordination of those teaching in the key stage.
To:
Create, maintain and enhance effective relationships and provide support as necessary.
Ensure the curriculum is effectively planned and delivered and feedback is impactful.
Ensure cover work is produced when necessary for members of the team.
THE LEADERSHIP OF RESOURCES
Accountable for the allocation and monitoring of material resources within the key stage.
To:
Liaise with the Head of English to manage efficiently and cost-effectively the resources available to the Department and set up systems to ensure good stock maintenance.
Ensure resources are used to create and maintain an effective, safe learning environment
Ensure resources are printed as necessary
Monitor and evaluate the use of the physical environment
Monitor and make the Head of English aware of Health and Safety issues.
THE LEADERSHIP OF COMMUNICATIONS
Communication between specific subject area and subject Director of Learning
To:
Provide information to the Head of English on Key Stage success and areas for development
Advise the Head of English on relevant Inset needs and other opportunities
Keep abreast with developments in the key stage area
Attend relevant courses and disseminate the information to the department
Ensure the department handbook communicates the correct information linked to the key stage area.
Work with the Head of English to maintain a high profile of the department within the Academy and community