Director of English
| Posting date: | 08 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2JG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 481f0833-15bd-4834-81ce-4a29a74cef53 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you ready to lead English with vision, purpose, and impact?
We are seeking an inspirational and ambitious Director of English to lead, develop, and champion English across Hurworth School. This is a pivotal leadership role for an outstanding practitioner who is passionate about literacy, language, and literature, and who is committed to ensuring every student becomes a confident reader, writer, and communicator.
As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will have strategic responsibility for curriculum design, teaching and learning, outcomes, and staff development within the department, working closely with other senior leaders to drive whole-school improvement.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.
For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs Rachel Somerville (Head Teacher) on 01325 720424 or by e-mail to rsomerville@hurworth.nalp.org.uk
Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team at people@nalp.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.
Are you ready to lead English with vision, purpose, and impact?
We are seeking an inspirational and ambitious Director of English to lead, develop, and champion English across Hurworth School. This is a pivotal leadership role for an outstanding practitioner who is passionate about literacy, language, and literature, and who is committed to ensuring every student becomes a confident reader, writer, and communicator.
As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will have strategic responsibility for curriculum design, teaching and learning, outcomes, and staff development within the department, working closely with other senior leaders to drive whole-school improvement.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.
For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs Rachel Somerville (Head Teacher) on 01325 720424 or by e-mail to rsomerville@hurworth.nalp.org.uk
Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team at people@nalp.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.