English Faculty Leader

Summary:

English Faculty Leader job opportunity with a high-performing school. Lead and inspire the English & Media Faculty.

About the School:

A school with a strong academic record and a commitment to staff well-being, offering reduced teaching hours, collaborative planning time, and professional development support.

The Opportunity:

As an English Faculty Leader, you will lead and inspire a team of 15 English specialists, shaping the literacy and learning of 1,700 pupils. This is a chance to drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning, while championing the school’s values and supporting whole-school priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire the English & Media Faculty, driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning
• Work alongside a Deputy Faculty Leader, 2 Assistant Faculty Leaders and a Lead Practitioner to deliver an outstanding curriculum
• Champion the school’s values and support whole-school improvement priorities
• Ensure every student achieves their potential in English
• Model excellence in English teaching across KS3-KS5
• Develop others through coaching and mentoring colleagues using evidence-based approaches
• Drive innovation in the English and Media curriculum to ensure it is dynamic and relevant
• Plan and deliver regular subject-specific CPD that supports excellent teaching
• Use the Whickham Learning Model and evidence-based teaching strategies to ensure consistency and quality across the faculty

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in English or a related subject
• Successful secondary teaching experience with evidence of excellent student progress and outcomes
• Leadership experience (formal or informal) with a commitment to continued growth
• Ability to teach confidently across KS3-KS5
• Strong understanding of curriculum development, assessment and data analysis
• Passion for developing others and seeing them succeed
• Evidence-based practice grounded in research and reflection

Preferred

• Experience leading a team or department
• Experience of examination marking
• Understanding of collaborative planning approaches
• Track record of improving departmental performance

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary on the Leadership Scale L9-L12 (£63,070–£67,898)
• Reduced teaching hours and dedicated collaborative planning time
• Access to fitness facilities outside school hours and salary sacrifice schemes