Progress Leader for English

Up Holland High; Tontine; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Up Holland High in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Progress Leader (Head of Department) for English who can lead, inspire and drive excellence in teaching and learning across the department.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with leadership experience, capable of developing a high-achieving team and modelling the school's ethos of Dedicated to Excellence.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within the English department or broader school leadership.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive teaching and learning across the English department.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and secure strong student outcomes.
• Model and uphold the school's ethos of being Dedicated to Excellence.

Job description

Salary Range: Main Teachers Scale/Upper Pay Scale + TLR 1.2
Duration: Permanent from 1.1.27 Full Time

Following the successful promotion of the previous postholder, we are seeking to appoint a passionate, enthusiastic and committed Progress Leader (Head of Department) for English who can lead, inspire and drive excellence in teaching and learning across the department.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching and strong student outcomes. You will bring leadership experience, either within the English department or more widely across the school, and have the vision and determination to further develop an ambitious and successful team.

You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be highly motivated and collaborative, and demonstrate a strong commitment to ensuring every student achieves their full potential in English.

Above all, you will model and deliver our ethos of being ‘Dedicated to Excellence’, leading by example and striving to secure the very best outcomes for all students.

Please see the attached job information pack for further details of the post and the school.

Closing date: 8.00 am Wednesday 14th October 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 21st October 2026