Head of English

Head of English

Start date: September 2025

Salary: Main Scale/UPS + TLR 1b

St Annes RC Voluntary Academy is a thriving Catholic secondary school, part of the Emmaus Trust. We are committed to providing an outstanding education that serves the children in our community. Our school ethos is centred on the "St Annes Way" (SAW), which guides us in our pursuit of excellence in all areas of school life.

As the Head of English at St Annes RC Voluntary Academy, you will play a pivotal role in driving excellence in the teaching and learning of English across Key Stages 3 and 4. As a member of the school's middle leadership team, you will be instrumental in realising our vision to "be outstanding in all we do" and to "serve the children" through the effective implementation of the "St Annes Way" (SAW).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the English department in delivering a high-quality, engaging curriculum that meets the requirements of the National Curriculum
• Ensure that the teaching of spoken language, reading, and writing is of the highest standard, enabling all students to make excellent progress
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the English department, identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective strategies to address them
• Provide strong, inspirational leadership to the English team, fostering a culture of continuous professional development and collaborative working
• Develop and implement robust assessment systems to track student progress and inform future planning
• Promote the love of reading and literature across the school, encouraging students to explore a wide range of texts
• Liaise effectively with senior leaders, parents, and other stakeholders to communicate the department's vision and achievements

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Extensive experience teaching English at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Proven track record of leading a successful English department or team
• Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of effective English pedagogy
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Commitment to continuous professional development and a passion for improving student outcomes

Desirable Qualities:

• Experience of working in a Catholic school or similar faith-based environment
• Involvement in whole-school initiatives or extra-curricular activities

Why St Annes RC Voluntary Academy?

St Annes RC Voluntary Academy is a good school with a strong English team, committed to providing an excellent Catholic education. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment, with a focus on continuous professional development to help our staff reach their full potential. As a small school, we pride ourselves on our strong community ethos and the personalised support we provide to our students.

If you are an inspiring leader with a passion for English and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our school.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this role to arrange a visit to meet please email marian.flanagan@stannesrcvoluntaryacademy.com

Closing date: Friday 28th February at 10.00am

Interviews: Week commencing 3rd March 2025

Our strong Catholic Ethos at St Anne’s means we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Completed applications should be sent to Marian Flanagan, marian.flanagan@stannesrcvoluntaryacademy.com.