Head of English & Literacy Leadership

The Heights Burnley; Burnley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash back plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to government pension schemes

Free parking

Emerging Leaders programmes

Intranet for knowledge/resources

Job summary

The Heights School, Burnley seeks a Head of English for a full-time, permanent post starting April 2027. You will lead the English department across KS2-4, raise pupil attainment, and deliver English lessons to KS3 and KS4.

The role requires QTS and a degree in English, with demonstrated leadership in curriculum initiatives and a passion for innovative learning in English. A strong track record of improving standards is expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status required.
• Degree level in English or post-degree conversion.
• Ability to deliver consistently high quality lessons to pupils of all ages and abilities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the English curriculum and developments.
• Experience leading a team in developing a curriculum initiative with demonstrable pupil progress impact.
• Other qualification/CPD relevant to secondary school teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English department across KS2-4.
• Raise pupil attainment in English as evidenced by internal progress and external examinations.
• Teach English across KS3 and KS4.
• Develop innovative approaches to learning in English.
• Assist colleagues in raising standards in teaching and learning.
• Plan and oversee English curriculum documentation for KS2-4.
• Lead and develop the school’s whole school reading strategy.
• Promote and raise whole school literacy and oracy programmes in English.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Education

Qualified teacher status

Degree in English

Post-degree conversion/course

Ability to deliver high quality lessons

Up-to-date English curriculum knowledge

Experience leading curriculum initiatives

Job description

The Heights School, Burnley seeks a Head of English for a full-time, permanent post starting April 2027. You will lead the English department across KS2-4, raise pupil attainment, and deliver English lessons to KS3 and KS4.

The role requires QTS and a degree in English, with demonstrated leadership in curriculum initiatives and a passion for innovative learning in English. A strong track record of improving standards is expected.