English Department Leader - Strategy, Teaching & Impact

Nicholas Chamberlaine School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Chamberlaine School seeks a dynamic leader to head the English department, guiding strategic development and ensuring high-quality teaching across Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5. You will lead curriculum design, assessment, and improvement initiatives, collaborating with staff to raise standards and enrich student achievement.

The role emphasizes evidence-informed practice, coaching, and strengthening partnerships with parents and carers to support student progress and foster a culture of

Responsibilities

• Establish a culture of consistently high expectations for students and staff.
• Lead the design and refinement of an ambitious English curriculum from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5.
• Promote excellent teaching through evidence-informed practice and high-quality professional dialogue.
• Ensure teaching meets diverse learner needs through effective curriculum planning and intervention.
• Lead assessment, moderation and quality assurance to secure high standards of teaching and achievement.
• Champion reading, writing and oracy, and promote reading for pleasure within a rich curriculum.
• Build partnerships with parents and carers to support student progress.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Coaching

Professional development

Collaboration

Data-informed practice

Job description

Nicholas Chamberlaine School seeks a dynamic leader to head the English department, guiding strategic development and ensuring high-quality teaching across Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5. You will lead curriculum design, assessment, and improvement initiatives, collaborating with staff to raise standards and enrich student achievement.

The role emphasizes evidence-informed practice, coaching, and strengthening partnerships with parents and carers to support student progress and foster a culture of