Head of English Teacher

EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST; Burnley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; 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

Training, mentoring and progression

Trust intranet resources

Job summary

The Heights School, Burnley invites applications for a Head of English to lead the English department across KS2-4 from April 2027. You will raise attainment, plan curriculum, and drive innovative learning initiatives to secure high pupil progress.

We seek a qualified teacher with degree-level English, proven leadership experience, and a commitment to improving teaching standards across the school. This permanent post offers a supportive Trust environment within Education Partnership Trust (EPT).

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status.
• Degree-level English or equivalent.
• Ability to deliver high-quality lessons to pupils of all ages and abilities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the English curriculum and developments.
• Experience leading a team to implement curriculum initiatives with demonstrable pupil progress.
• Relevant CPD/qualifications for secondary teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English department across KS2-4.
• Raise pupil attainment in English as evidenced by assessments and external examinations.
• Teach English across key stages 3 and 4.
• Develop innovative approaches to learning in English.
• Assist colleagues in raising standards of teaching and learning.
• Plan and oversee English curriculum documentation for KS2-4.
• Lead and develop the school’s reading strategy and literacy initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Deliver high-quality lessons

Curriculum development

Assessment & progress tracking

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in English or equivalent

Job description

The Job

The Heights School, Burnley seek to appoint a Head of English on a full time and permanent to start in April 2027.

What does this job do?

• Lead the English department across KS2-4
• To raise pupil attainment in English at all levels, as evidenced by internal progress assessments and external examinations.
• Teach English across key stage 3 and 4
• Undertake special initiatives associated with the role such as developing innovative approaches to learning in English
• Assist other colleagues in raising standards and improving the standard of 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 Assist the development of good practice across the school, for example guided reading initiatives and oracy programmes in English.

What are the job requirements?

• Qualified teacher status
• Qualified to at least degree level in English /or adequate post degree conversion course
• Ability to deliver consistently high quality lessons in this subject to pupils of all ages and abilities
• Up to date knowledge of the English curriculum and developments for them.
• Experience of leading a team such as form tutors in the development and implementation of a curriculum initiative that had a sustained and demonstrable impact on pupil progress
• Other qualification/Continuous Professional Development specific to secondary school teaching.

About The Heights- Burnley

We are a 5-16 Alternative Provision School. Our provision caters for those pupils who have found it difficult to achieve in a mainstream school. Our staff are dedicated and committed to providing the best educational experiences including vocational studies, learning outside of the classroom, personal and social development programmes, as well as the core curriculum: developing successful learners who can make a positive contribution to, and are prepared for, their future working lives.

We are passionate about making a difference, having a positive impact, delivering high quality teaching and learning, and achievement for all. Pupils are taught in small groups, which allows us to provide bespoke support packages and interventions for everyone. We pride ourselves in knowing each pupil, therefore, tailoring our approach and support appropriately. We thrive off helping our pupils achieve their goals and celebrate their success.

With the highest of expectations, our dedicated and skilled team create an environment where pupils are happy, challenged and successful.

About The Education Partnership Trust (EPT)

EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.

Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed.

"If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, we want you to work for Education Partnership Trust."

Our Extensive Range Of Rewards And Benefits Include

• Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
• Employee Assistance Programme including, counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to government pension schemes.
• Free parking.
• Training, mentoring and progression opportunities including our Emerging Leaders programmes.
• Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources.