Head of English

Isbi; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Head of English at LGS will lead the English department, guiding curriculum development and teaching across key stages to inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning. You will oversee standards, lead a team of teachers, and drive outcomes with a focus on academic excellence.

We are seeking an experienced leader or ambitious teacher ready to step into leadership. The role involves safeguarding checks and contributing to school-wide English initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an English department or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge and commitment to outstanding teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English department and shape curriculum across key stages.
• Teach English up to A Level and foster a rich, challenging curriculum.
• Inspire pupils aged 10-18 and promote literacy and critical thinking.

Skills

Leadership

English expertise

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic and forward-thinking educator to join LGS as Head of English. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a successful department and play a key role in shaping the future direction of English across the School.

This position would suit either an experienced Head of Department seeking a new challenge or an ambitious and talented English teacher ready to take the next step into leadership. The successful candidate will inspire pupils aged 10-18, fostering a genuine passion for literature, language and communication, while maintaining the high standards and strong academic outcomes for which the Department is known.

The successful applicant will be an inspirational classroom practitioner with excellent subject knowledge and a clear commitment to delivering outstanding teaching and learning at all key stages. They will be expected to teach up to and including A Level, and to lead the continued development of a rich, challenging and engaging curriculum that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, creativity and a lifelong love of reading.

We are looking for a candidate with strong organisational and communication skills, a passion for their subject and a commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience. They will possess the ability to lead, motivate and inspire both pupils and colleagues, fostering a culture of collaboration, high expectations and academic excellence. The successful candidate will champion the importance of English, ensuring that pupils develop the confidence, analytical skills and eloquence to thrive both within and beyond the classroom.

Closing date: Monday 23 November, 9:00am

Interview dates: 1st Stage Interview (via MS Teams) w/c 23 November. 2nd Stage Interview (in person) Monday 30 November

The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of references, right to work checks and any other checks required for the role and in accordance with current legislation and statutory guidance.