Head of English — Lead & Develop a High-Impact Dept

United Learning; Northampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Personal day

CPD & career development

Wellbeing programme

Westfield Rewards

Three extra INSET days

Job summary

United Learning is seeking a Head of English from Easter 2027 to lead a large English department and drive exceptional learning. You will model outstanding classroom practice while coaching staff and maintaining the academy’s high standards of achievement and behaviour.

The role emphasises innovative pedagogy, student engagement, and strategic line-management within a supportive United Learning framework. You will contribute to ongoing CPD and career development.

Qualifications

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Lead, coach and motivate staff within a performance management framework.
• Maintain high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour.
• Develop innovative and creative approaches to learning and participation.
• Utilise sound English subject knowledge to challenge all students.
• Engage and motivate students across the English department.

Skills

Classroom excellence

Leadership & coaching

High expectations

Innovative teaching

English subject knowledge

Student engagement

Job description

United Learning is seeking a Head of English from Easter 2027 to lead a large English department and drive exceptional learning. You will model outstanding classroom practice while coaching staff and maintaining the academy’s high standards of achievement and behaviour.

The role emphasises innovative pedagogy, student engagement, and strategic line-management within a supportive United Learning framework. You will contribute to ongoing CPD and career development.