UK jobs. Bigger possibilities.

Head of English

On-site in Northampton·Full-time·Added today (last checked 30 Oct)

United Learning

165 open roles

Our summary

Salary
£36,400 - £53,040 a year

About £2,480 - £3,440 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Northampton
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Experience
Senior level
Closing date
Apply by Thursday 26 November

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

ULT Teachers' Pay Range: £36,400-£53,040 (pay award pending) plus TLR1

Start date: Easter 2027

What we offer: More pay, more time, and more support.

  • We offer the best pay in the sector.
  • Three extra INSET days a year for planning.
  • Health Cash Plan - We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment.
  • Guaranteed Personal day - 1 paid personal day each year, to use as you want.
  • Great training for your career - Excellent ongoing CPD and career development opportunities across the academy and United Learning.
  • Wellbeing Support - Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support with issues from legal and financial to family and housing; access to free counselling; and other wellbeing support.
  • The opportunity to save money across hundreds of major retailers, through Westfield Rewards.

The role

We are excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a motivated, passionate and committed Head of English from Easter 2027. This is a great opportunity for an outstanding teacher of English who is ready to take the next step in their career.

You have a close eye to detail and the ability to manage a large team whilst retaining the highest possible standards. You are incredibly tenacious with a high level of emotional intelligence and are fully committed to providing an excellent learning experience for students at our school.

What you'll do

  • Be an outstanding classroom practitioner
  • Have the ability to lead, coach and motivate staff within a performance management framework, including professional development and effective management of underperformance
  • Have high expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour
  • Have enthusiasm for developing innovative and creative approaches to learning, teaching and student participation
  • Have a sound subject knowledge which you can utilise to challenge all students
  • Have an ability to engage and motivate students

Hiring process

Potential applicants are most welcome to visit the school and meet the Principal prior to making an application.

Closing date: Thursday, 26th November 2026 at 23.59pm

We reserve the right to appoint an outstanding applicant prior to this deadline.

WhatsApp
See all 165 jobs