Head of English

Wingfield Academy; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Rotherham is seeking an ambitious Head of English to lead their dynamic English department. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the curriculum and enhance student outcomes while working within a supportive and collaborative environment. The academy prides itself on its commitment to high standards and professional development, ensuring that staff are valued and supported. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Technology scheme

Access to professional training

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven teaching experience with a record of good or outstanding results.
• Experience in subject or whole-school leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the English department.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Leadership

Teaching English

Professional Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in English or related field

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated teacher who is ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of English at Wingfield Academy.

As Head of English, you will lead the strategic direction and development of the English department. Working in close collaboration with the Trust Director of English, you will ensure high standards of teaching and learning, curriculum development, and the continual improvement of student outcomes.

We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner with proven teaching experience, as well as experience of subject or whole-school leadership. With a demonstrable record of good or outstanding results, you will also demonstrate a commitment to raising achievement and aspirations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the personal qualities and skills that align with our middle leadership team's established culture of positivity, hard work, and collaboration. You will also embody the Academy’s ethos and vision and be committed to ongoing professional development.

About Wingfield Academy

Wingfield Academy is an oversubscribed, high-performing secondary school, recognised as one of the highest performing schools in Rotherham and in the top 7% nationally for progress. Wingfield has also been named a national lead school as part of the DfE’s Behaviour Hub programme. The Academy is looking to expand and develop further, attracting the best people to work alongside our dedicated and ambitious staff who go the extra mile to make a quantifiable and powerful contribution to social mobility. We focus on the things that matter.

Our ethos is “child-centred, progress-focused,” and we are proud to work with a cohort of students who exhibit high standards of behaviour and a strong desire to learn. We have a welcoming and supportive community where staff really do matter. Wingfield offers a supportive and committed leadership team with a clear vision of raising standards of teaching, learning and positive behaviour.

As a member of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), which comprises three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools, and three Primary Schools, we can offer a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

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Closing date: Sunday 18thMay 2025 at 4pm.

Interview date: Wednesday21st May 2025.

NCLT will raise standards across our family of schools and colleges. We will promote a culture of aspiration, excellence and enjoyment. We will use our collective strengths and expertise to benefit our children and young people. A charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number: 09257194).

NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidance. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity. As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.