Head of English
| Posting date: | 07 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2XH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 92dc7dce-8720-483e-b6ca-39db7aa01341 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
This selective Academy Grammar School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced teacher of English to lead a well-established and successful department. The new Head of English will be expected to teach all age groups throughout the School, including in the Sixth Form. As well as providing guidance and acting as a role model for other teaching colleagues within the Department, all middle leaders are expected to make a contribution to the broader development of the School.
The English Department is well-resourced and all teaching staff have access to excellent support and professional development opportunities. The School offers a friendly but determined working environment, with an academic culture that is challenging, rigorous and student-centred.
Further details and an application pack are available from Mrs D Haslam, Headteacher’s PA (email: dhaslam@spaldinggrammar.lincs.sch.uk)
What the school offers its staff
Many staff who join the School speak of the warmth with which they have been received and they consider it a very friendly place to work. Continuing Professional Development for the staff, under the guidance of a dedicated Staff Tutor, is of paramount importance and there are many opportunities for individuals to both develop their practice and advance their career. The teaching and learning environment is supported by a dedicated team of support staff who work in harmony with the teaching staff to create a mutually supportive work place.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
This selective Academy Grammar School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced teacher of English to lead a well-established and successful department. The new Head of English will be expected to teach all age groups throughout the School, including in the Sixth Form. As well as providing guidance and acting as a role model for other teaching colleagues within the Department, all middle leaders are expected to make a contribution to the broader development of the School.
The English Department is well-resourced and all teaching staff have access to excellent support and professional development opportunities. The School offers a friendly but determined working environment, with an academic culture that is challenging, rigorous and student-centred.
Further details and an application pack are available from Mrs D Haslam, Headteacher’s PA (email: dhaslam@spaldinggrammar.lincs.sch.uk)
What the school offers its staff
Many staff who join the School speak of the warmth with which they have been received and they consider it a very friendly place to work. Continuing Professional Development for the staff, under the guidance of a dedicated Staff Tutor, is of paramount importance and there are many opportunities for individuals to both develop their practice and advance their career. The teaching and learning environment is supported by a dedicated team of support staff who work in harmony with the teaching staff to create a mutually supportive work place.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.