Second in English

The Blue Coat School; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blue Coat School in Basingstoke seeks an outstanding Second in English to join our thriving English department and help lead high standards of teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will work closely with the Head of Department to develop curriculum, monitor progress, coach colleagues, and mentor developing team members, benefiting from strong CPD and collaborative working.

This permanent full-time role offers opportunity to expand leadership responsibilities within a

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in English teaching with leadership potential.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop colleagues.
• Strong curriculum planning and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic development of the English department.
• Lead agreed leadership areas and contribute to curriculum development.
• Coach and mentor staff to raise teaching standards.
• Monitor student progress and attainment across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum Development

CPD Leadership

Job description

Second in English at The Blue Coat School Basingstoke

Job Reference #: EDV/2026/BCSB/53970

Location: Western Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6HA

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: Annually (Actual) MPR/UPR TLR2b

Closing Date: Midnight, Sun 4th Oct, 2026

Positions Available: 1

About this Role

Are you an ambitious and talented English teacher looking to take the next step in your leadership journey?

The Blue Coat School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Second in English to join our thriving and successful English department. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional classroom practitioner to play a key role in supporting the continued development of English while working alongside a dedicated team committed to achieving the very best outcomes for all students.

Our English department is well-resourced and highly regarded within the school. Teachers work collaboratively to deliver an engaging and ambitious curriculum, sharing expertise and embracing professional development opportunities. The department is at the forefront of leading CPD across the school and has a strong culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. We are seeking an inspirational teacher to join our strong collaborative team of experienced teachers in delivering English across both key stages. As Second, you would take responsibility for specific areas as agreed with the head of department, alongside supporting and mentoring developing members of the team. We are looking for an ambitious teacher, with at least 2 years' experience, who is keen to develop and be supported in their leadership journey.

As Second in English, you will work closely with the Head of Department to support the strategic development of the subject and help drive high standards of teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will take responsibility for agreed areas of departmental leadership, contribute to curriculum development, support the monitoring of student progress and attainment, and play an important role in coaching and mentoring colleagues.

The successful candidate will be passionate about English and committed to ensuring every student achieves their full potential. You will have a proven track record of excellent classroom practice, high expectations of yourself and others, and the ability to inspire a love of language and literature. We are looking for a teacher who is committed to delivering high-quality lessons, securing excellent outcomes and creating opportunities beyond the classroom that enrich students' educational experiences and support their personal development.

This role would suit an ambitious teacher who is ready to develop their leadership skills within a supportive and collaborative environment. Whether you are looking to take your first step into middle leadership or build on existing leadership experience, you will benefit from excellent support, high-quality professional development and the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future success of the department and the school.