English Department Lead & Assistant Principal

The Hyndburn Academy; Rishton; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hyndburn Academy invites applications for an Assistant Principal with strategic responsibility for English. Based at Rishton, the post leads the English Department and reports to the senior leadership team, contributing to school-wide priorities and United Learning Trust standards.

The successful candidate will drive high standards of teaching and learning, lead on literacy initiatives, and play a key role in safeguarding and developing staff and students toward excellence.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Track record of outstanding teaching and leadership in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English Department and drive improvements in outcomes across all year groups.
• Collaborate with SLT on school-wide priorities and development plans.
• Contribute to whole-school Quality of Education and strategic planning.

Job description

The Hyndburn Academy invites applications for an Assistant Principal with strategic responsibility for English. Based at Rishton, the post leads the English Department and reports to the senior leadership team, contributing to school-wide priorities and United Learning Trust standards.

The successful candidate will drive high standards of teaching and learning, lead on literacy initiatives, and play a key role in safeguarding and developing staff and students toward excellence.