Head of English Teacher

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 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?

1. Lead the English department across KS2-4
2. To raise pupil attainment in English at all levels, as evidenced by internal progress assessments and external examinations.
3. Teach English across key stage 3 and 4
4. Undertake special initiatives associated with the role such as developing innovative approaches to learning in English
5. Assist other colleagues in raising standards and improving the standard of teaching and learning.
6. Plan and oversee English curriculum documentation for KS2-4
7. Lead and develop the school’s whole school reading strategy
8. 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?

1. Qualified teacher status
2. Qualified to at least degree level in English /or adequate post degree conversion course
3. Ability to deliver consistently high quality lessons in this subject to pupils of all ages and abilities
4. Up to date knowledge of the English curriculum and developments for them.
5. 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
6. 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:

1. 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.
2. Employee Assistance Programme including, counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
3. Cycle to Work scheme.
4. Access to governmentpension schemes.
5. Free parking.
6. Training, mentoring and progression opportunitiesincluding our Emerging Leaders programmes.
7. Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources.

Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.