Assistant Principal - Director of English & Whole-School Literacy

Ernulf Academy; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in St. Neots seeks an Assistant Principal: Director of English & Whole School Literacy. The ideal candidate will lead the English department, promote literacy initiatives, and be part of the Senior Leadership Team. This role emphasizes exceptional student outcomes and effective curriculum delivery in a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Above national pay scales

8 INSET days per year

Collaborative planning resources

Qualifications

• Experience leading a department in a school setting.
• Passion for promoting literacy and improving student outcomes.
• Ability to drive curriculum changes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the English department.
• Drive reading interventions and improve student literacy.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement as part of the leadership team.

Skills

Strong leadership abilities

Effective communication skills

Experience in curriculum development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in English or related field

Job description

Overview

Lead and inspire the English department, promoting outstanding teaching and learning. Drive the Astrea Reads programme and targeted reading interventions. Ensure every student reads at or above their chronological age by the end of Year 8. Contribute to whole-school improvement and sit on the Senior Leadership Team.

Are you an ambitious English leader ready to shape the future? Ernulf Academy are looking for a passionate, driven Assistant Principal: Director of English & Whole School Literacy to join our Senior Leadership Team. At Ernulf, you\'ll lead a talented English team, drive curriculum excellence, and champion whole-school literacy. You\'ll play a pivotal role in our mission to deliver exceptional outcomes for every student—combining strategic influence with hands-on classroom practice.

Why Ernulf Academy? We\'re rewriting our story. In January 2025, we achieved our first ever \'Good\' Ofsted rating—and we\'re not stopping there. Located within easy reach of North London, Norfolk, Grantham, and Rugby, Ernulf is a school where ambition, simplicity, and kindness drive everything we do.

Our Ethos

• Work Hard: High expectations, disruption-free classrooms, and a knowledge-rich curriculum delivered through evidence-based teaching.
• Be Kind: Warm, welcoming, and inclusive. We teach empathy and respect, with strong pastoral care and zero tolerance for bullying.

World-Class Enrichment

Our students enjoy trips to top universities, museums, and cultural sites, plus a wide range of electives—from robotics to British Sign Language.

What We Offer

• Collaborative planning and centralised resources
• Disruption-free learning and a warm/strict behaviour system
• Pay above national scales and 8 INSET days per year
• Whole-class feedback to reduce workload and increase impact