Head of English

Hays; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dynamic Head of English to lead a passionate team and inspire students. This role offers the opportunity to shape the English curriculum and foster a love for literature and language among students aged four to eighteen. The successful candidate will be a dedicated educator, committed to high standards and the academic growth of students. With a focus on both traditional and modern teaching methods, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a supportive and vibrant school community. Join us in shaping the future of our students!

Qualifications

• Outstanding teacher with experience in A-Level English.
• Ability to inspire students and lead a department.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English department and inspire excellent learning.
• Develop and implement curriculum for all year groups.

Skills

A-Level English Teaching

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in English or related field

Job description

Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre

Birmingham Road
Kidderminster
DY10 2BY

Head of English
£31,650 - £49,084 FTE + £3,000 Allowance
Required from September 2025

Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre is a unique School, and is one of only a handful of non-independent all-through schools in the country. We educate children from ages four to eighteen in a school setting that dates back over 120 years. We blend modern teaching methods with a traditional focus on high expectations.

Our Preparatory School educates 350 pupils from Reception to Year 6, and our Senior School educates 400 students from Year 7 to Year 13. Whilst our Preparatory teachers mainly teach within Prep and our Senior School teachers focus on their subjects in Key Stage 3 and above, our all-through nature affords the opportunity for subjects to be taught to earlier year groups with specialist support.

The size of our school sets us apart from many others. We are large enough to offer a full suite of subjects and facilities, whilst ensuring our students are not lost in a large crowd, and allowing teachers to make a genuine impact. Our independent school heritage gives us a more academic approach to the curriculum; however, we ensure that our students have a full appreciation for the arts and that they fully participate in sporting pursuits.

We are seeking to appoint a Head of English, to commence from September 2025. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher and leader with the ability to inspire excellent learning. Experience teaching A-Level English would also be an advantage.

We welcome and encourage visits to the school. Please get in touch to arrange this.

For more information, and to request an application pack, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education
T: 07921583731
E:

Closing date: midday on Wednesday 14th May 2025

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as reference checks.

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