Head of English

Senploy; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE payroll (no umbrella)

Exclusive deals and discounts

Well-being services through pay portal

Job summary

Senploy is seeking an experienced Head of English for a specialist educational setting in Oxfordshire. The role combines curriculum leadership with teaching across varied age groups, including students with ASC and SEMH needs. Immediate start on a temp-to-perm basis with progression potential.

The school serves students aged 10-18 within The Gallery Trust, offering personalised learning and strong pastoral support to help pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Proven experience teaching English within a secondary or specialist setting.
• Previous curriculum leadership, Head of Department, or middle leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of ASC and SEMH needs.
• Experience adapting learning for students with additional needs.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the English curriculum across the school
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning, and achievement within English
• Teach English across a range of age groups and abilities
• Adapt learning to meet the needs of students with ASC and SEMH needs
• Monitor pupil progress and curriculum effectiveness
• Support and develop colleagues within the department
• Work closely with senior leaders to contribute to whole-school improvement
• Promote literacy across the wider curriculum

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Behaviour management

Curriculum development

Teaching English

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Full-Time Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Immediate Start Available

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist educational setting in Oxfordshire for an experienced and ambitious Head of English.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong English practitioner and middle leader to take responsibility for the development of the English curriculum while continuing to teach and inspire students within a specialist setting. The role is offered on a temp-to-perm basis with an immediate start available.

Here is a specialist school catering for students aged 10-18 with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school is part of The Gallery Trust and provides a highly supportive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The school offers personalised learning pathways, specialist support services, and a nurturing approach designed to help students achieve positive outcomes and prepare for adulthood.

Duties as Head of English:

• Lead and develop the English curriculum across the school
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning, and achievement within English
• Teach English across a range of age groups and abilities
• Adapt learning to meet the needs of students with ASC and SEMH needs
• Monitor pupil progress and curriculum effectiveness
• Support and develop colleagues within the department
• Work closely with senior leaders to contribute to whole-school improvement
• Promote literacy across the wider curriculum

Ideal Head of English:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Proven experience teaching English within a secondary or specialist setting
• Previous curriculum leadership, Head of Department, or middle leadership experience
• Strong understanding of ASC and SEMH needs
• Experience adapting learning for students with additional needs
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational abilities
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE - that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £50 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000.