Assistant Head of English

Second in English

Salary: £36,400 (PT1) - £53,040 (EPT3) plus TLR for Second in Department role plus 5 Inset days per year, an additional 3 planning days, at least one personal day per year

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and influential Second in English from January 2027. The successful applicant must have the drive and desire to be consistently outstanding. You will be someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them. You will be passionate about your subject and will inspire our students to be so as well.

As a Second in Department, you will take responsibility for standards in KS3 English working alongside an the Head of English.

The successful candidate must:

• Someone who is passionate about English and who will inspire our students to be.
• Perfected skills in securing outstanding progress and attainment with all groups, particularly at KS3 and KS4.
• Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.
• Evidence of good to outstanding teaching and results.
• Excellent leadership skills and competencies.
• Have a commitment to support our enrichment programme by facilitating co-curricular clubs.

Rewards and Benefits

Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.

More pay...

more time...

and more support

• We pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector.

• Cash towards medical treatment.

• Generous staff discount scheme.

• Three extra INSET days for planning.

• At least one personal day a year.

• Great training for your career.

• Exceptional curriculum resources.

• Expert subject advice.

• Support for your wellbeing.

Closing Date: 12th October 2026