Assistant Vice Principal - English

Summary:

Assistant Vice Principal - English needed at a high-performing school. Lead English with proven leadership experience.

About the School:

A school with a strong mission to deliver excellence in education and pastoral care, serving a diverse community with a commitment to raising standards and student achievement.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Assistant Vice Principal with a specialism in English to join our leadership team. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on student outcomes and school improvement, while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the English department to ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
• Support the school's mission to raise academic standards and improve student achievement.
• Work closely with senior leaders to implement school-wide strategies and initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of English staff, providing guidance and professional development.
• Contribute to the school's overall leadership and management, including pastoral and administrative duties.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in teaching and learning.
• Engage with the wider school community, including parents and external partners.
• Support the school’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience as a Leader of English in a secondary school setting.
• Demonstrable leadership and management skills with a track record of improving student outcomes.
• Strong understanding of the English curriculum and current pedagogical practices.
• Experience working within a multi-academy trust or similar collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels.

Preferred

• Experience in school improvement or Ofsted inspection processes.
• Leadership experience in a large or high-performing school.
• Experience with curriculum development and assessment strategies.
• Familiarity with the 'I Do, We Do, You Do' teaching model and Blue Zone approach.
• Experience in pastoral leadership or student welfare initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive professional development and leadership training opportunities.
• Access to a wide range of networks and collaborative projects across the trust.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.