Assistant Head of English

Accrington Academy; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Free Will writing service

Westfield Rewards

Gym memberships discounts

Car lease scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Accrington Academy in Blackburn, part of United Learning, seeks a dynamic Second in English from January 2027. The successful applicant must be driven to be consistently outstanding and share our purpose of delivering the best education in a supportive environment.

You will take responsibility for KS3 English standards alongside the Head of English, lead teaching and enrichment, and contribute to a thriving curriculum.

Qualifications

• Passion for English and ability to inspire students.
• Evidence of good to outstanding teaching and results.
• Excellent leadership skills and competencies.
• Commitment to supporting enrichment programmes by facilitating co-curricular clubs.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for standards in KS3 English alongside the Head of English.
• Lead enrichment and co-curricular activities.
• Contribute to a high-quality teaching environment and assessment.

Job description

credit_card 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

Accrington Academy has a strong local reputation and has been oversubscribed for several years. We are a successful school, where our staff and students thrive in a purposeful, ambitious, and supportive environment. We seek to provide outstanding education and bring out ‘The best in everyone’ every single day.We are incredibly proud to deliver a curriculum which combines powerful knowledge and outstanding examination results with Education with Character; an education which challenges, inspires and excites our students and prepares them for the ups and downs of life. With this in mind, we provide a breadth of opportunities and experiences which seek to help our students become confident, well-rounded, and ambitious young adults. Our curriculum and enrichment programme are overflowing with opportunities to try something new and develop new skills.The academy continues to go from strength to strength, with passionate staff who are willing to go the ‘extra mile’ seeing and treating every student as an individual. The environment in which we work is modern and vibrant with first class facilities.As one of the UK’s largest and most respected multi academy trusts, United Learning is committed to helping you thrive. We offer outstanding career development, personalised support, and a culture that truly values your contribution.We are always evolving our benefits to meet the changing needs of our staff and to remain one of the most rewarding places to work in education. Recent additions include a Health Cash Plan, which allows you to claim back the cost of private healthcare, covering everything from dental and optical care to physiotherapy and specialist consultations. We have also introduced a free Will writing service, giving you peace of mind for the future.

As a United Learning colleague, you will benefit from:

• Some of the most competitive salaries in the sector, with average pay around 5% above national scales.
• At least eight INSET days each year, including three dedicated to planning
• Tailored professional development to support your career goals
• Access to Westfield Rewards, offering discounts and cashback at hundreds of major retailers
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• A comprehensive Health Cash Plan to help cover every day healthcare costs, reducing financial pressurewhile supporting your wellbeing
• Discounts on gym memberships
• A convenient car lease scheme
• 24/7 access to a free and confidential employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support

As an Accrington Academy colleague, you will also benefit from:

• A commitment to support you where possible with flexible working options which suit your lifestyle
• At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you wish
• Excellent facilities and resources, including onsite gym and pool

We welcome visits to our school so that you can experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere for yourself.

Accrington Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

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

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.

and more support

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