Head of English

Class Act Teaching Services; Packmoor; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Gallery Trust in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Head of English to lead the English curriculum while continuing to teach across a specialist setting. This full-time role is offered on a temp-to-perm basis with an immediate start.

You will drive improvements in teaching and learning, adapt learning for students with ASC and SEMH needs, and work with senior leaders to support whole-school improvement. Salary is dependent on experience and paid weekly via PAYE.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Curriculum leadership

Teaching English

Leadership & communication

Formation

QTS or equivalent

Description du poste

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.

Hereis 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.