Head of English and Curriculum Development

Amegreen Children's Services; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Amegreen Children's Services is seeking an energetic English Teacher & Curriculum Lead for Northcroft and Haywards Farm Schools. This role focuses on enhancing the English curriculum, providing tailored support, and ensuring students thrive in their learning environment, all within a nurturing SEN context.

Benefits

Excellent CPD and career development opportunities

Focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Funded counselling and medical support

Opportunity to shape a person-centred curriculum

Qualifications

• Strong KS3 curriculum knowledge desired.
• Experience or readiness to work in a nurturing SEN setting.
• Excited about helping every learner succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the English curriculum across KS2-KS4.
• Plan and deliver effective lessons that build knowledge and skills.
• Support non-specialist teachers in English teaching.

Skills

Passion for teaching English

Collaboration

Curriculum design

Tailored interventions

Engagement strategies

Job description

We’re hiring! English Teacher & Curriculum Lead | Northcroft School & Haywards Farm School

Are you an energetic, compassionate English teacher who lives and breathes your subject — and wants to use it to empower young people? This could be the perfect next step for you.

At Amegreen Education, we believe English unlocks every other subject — which is why this role matters so much to us. We’re looking for someone to lead English across both Northcroft School and Haywards Farm School, bringing fresh ideas while building on what’s already working.

About the role:

• Lead, inspire and shape the English curriculum across KS2-KS4
• Support students with tailored interventions to bridge gaps and help them access an age-appropriate curriculum
• Collaborate closely with our Primary team to ensure smooth transitions and consistency
• Guide and support non-specialist teachers to deliver high-quality English teaching
• Help our students find their voice — and confidence — through reading and language
  
  

Main Duties - Quality of Education

Follow the school’s guidance on Teaching and Learning and ensure you:

• Plan and deliver effective lessons that help every student build knowledge, understanding and skills — working collaboratively with colleagues as needed.
• Take lead responsibility for an area of the curriculum, supporting SLT with curriculum design, qualifications and staff management in your subject area.
• Embed reading, writing and communication throughout the curriculum.
• Use secure subject knowledge and shared pedagogy to plan learning that keeps students engaged and challenges their thinking.
• Organise learning outside the classroom — including community visits, school trips and other enrichment activities.
  
  

About you:

• Truly passionate about teaching English and helping every learner succeed
• Excited by the unique opportunities of a nurturing SEN setting
• Bring (or are ready to develop) strong KS3 curriculum knowledge to help bridge KS2 gaps and prepare students for KS4
• Enjoy working collaboratively, sharing expertise and learning from others
• Whether from mainstream or SEN, committed to doing what’s best for our students
  
  

Why join Amegreen Education?

• Excellent CPD and career development — including funded NPQs and therapeutic teaching platforms
• Genuine focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Funded counselling, physiotherapy, GP and medical support
• Opportunity to shape a person-centred, ambitious curriculum
• Beautiful, well-resourced schools and supportive, passionate teams
  
  

At Amegreen, we go above and beyond to help every student feel valued, supported and inspired.

Safeguarding: We’re committed to protecting children and young people. All roles require an enhanced DBS check and online checks, in line with KCSIE.

If you’re ready to transform lives through the power of English, we’d love to hear from you!