Director of Curriculum in English
| Posting date: | 17 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6011359c-9e37-4728-8724-a458d26af6d5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the retirement of the longstanding CurriculumLeaderwe have a rare and exciting opportunity for an exceptional English practitioner to shape the strategic direction of ahigh performingsubject area. As Director of Curriculum, you will work at a highly strategic level alongside a skilled team of middle leaders, driving innovation and excellence across the faculty. This role offers outstanding preparation for aspirant senior leaders, providing meaningful experience inwholeschoolleadership, curriculumdesignand impactful line management.
English isa highly successfulsubject at The Wavell School, where students consistently make exceptional progress and achieve superb outcomes. The English Faculty benefits from its own dedicated teaching block and is staffed by a stable, innovative team whose collaborative ethos creates a vibrant,forwardthinkingenvironment for learning and professional growth.
We are looking to appoint adynamicclassroom practitioner who:
• has excellent subject knowledge
• is resilient and resourceful
• sets a high standard and who inspires students to meet this
• makes learning exciting, leading tohigh levelsof engagementand exam success
• thrives within a team and who enjoys collaborative working
• with a proventrack recordof excellent outcomes in both Languages and Literature
What the school offers its staff
We are an innovativeschool, highly regarded in the local community, and we are excited to invitepassionateteachersto join our team. Our commitment to excellence isevidentin oursuperbacademic outcomes, which continue to soar, having achieved record-breaking results in recent years. Our exceptional culture and behaviour foster a positive learning environment, where mutual respect andhigh expectationsenable every student to flourish.Click here to see what our staff have to say about us:LINK TO VIDEO
Wewillprovide:
• exceptional culture and behaviour
• a supportive and welcoming professional environment
• a relentless focus on staff wellbeing
• regularopportunities forcontinuingprofessional developmentincluding programmes into Leadership
• structured support forECTs and trainees, to help you settle and thrive in your new career
• professional challenge, withprofessional development opportunities for potentialleaders of the future
• Access to Health Assured
We welcome visits from potential applicants
If you are ready to inspire and be inspired, we encourage you to apply and become part of our vibrant school.
Closing DateThursday 29thJanuary2026and interviews will be held onFriday 6thFebruary 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and service provider. This commitment is based on our belief in the broad principles of social justice and our aim is to provide services and employment on a fair and equitable basis.
Due to the retirement of the longstanding CurriculumLeaderwe have a rare and exciting opportunity for an exceptional English practitioner to shape the strategic direction of ahigh performingsubject area. As Director of Curriculum, you will work at a highly strategic level alongside a skilled team of middle leaders, driving innovation and excellence across the faculty. This role offers outstanding preparation for aspirant senior leaders, providing meaningful experience inwholeschoolleadership, curriculumdesignand impactful line management.
English isa highly successfulsubject at The Wavell School, where students consistently make exceptional progress and achieve superb outcomes. The English Faculty benefits from its own dedicated teaching block and is staffed by a stable, innovative team whose collaborative ethos creates a vibrant,forwardthinkingenvironment for learning and professional growth.
We are looking to appoint adynamicclassroom practitioner who:
• has excellent subject knowledge
• is resilient and resourceful
• sets a high standard and who inspires students to meet this
• makes learning exciting, leading tohigh levelsof engagementand exam success
• thrives within a team and who enjoys collaborative working
• with a proventrack recordof excellent outcomes in both Languages and Literature
What the school offers its staff
We are an innovativeschool, highly regarded in the local community, and we are excited to invitepassionateteachersto join our team. Our commitment to excellence isevidentin oursuperbacademic outcomes, which continue to soar, having achieved record-breaking results in recent years. Our exceptional culture and behaviour foster a positive learning environment, where mutual respect andhigh expectationsenable every student to flourish.Click here to see what our staff have to say about us:LINK TO VIDEO
Wewillprovide:
• exceptional culture and behaviour
• a supportive and welcoming professional environment
• a relentless focus on staff wellbeing
• regularopportunities forcontinuingprofessional developmentincluding programmes into Leadership
• structured support forECTs and trainees, to help you settle and thrive in your new career
• professional challenge, withprofessional development opportunities for potentialleaders of the future
• Access to Health Assured
We welcome visits from potential applicants
If you are ready to inspire and be inspired, we encourage you to apply and become part of our vibrant school.
Closing DateThursday 29thJanuary2026and interviews will be held onFriday 6thFebruary 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and service provider. This commitment is based on our belief in the broad principles of social justice and our aim is to provide services and employment on a fair and equitable basis.