Head of English

As Head of this important Department, the successful candidate will be able to lead and develop their team to achieve outstanding results. The position reports into a Deputy Head, excellent communication and data skills are essential characteristics to work effectively on a day-to-day basis.

The role involves leading the delivery of English Language and Literature at KS3, GCSE and A level, and line managing Media at A level. New facilities are being planned for an innovation and creativity hub, including a recording studio, editing suite and green screen. The Head of English will have an exciting opportunity to play a part in the development of lessons and activities that will utilise these both from an academic and extra-curricular perspective.

The Royal School has mixed ability pupils, therefore the role entails working closely with the High Achievers Coordinator, SENDCO and other Heads of Department in developing strategies for whole school literacy and continued growth in value added. Wider co-curricular activities are a large part of our pupils’ experience. The Head of Department will help drive the successful debating team and have the chance to introduce new offerings.

We are currently introducing a major digital teaching strategy across the Senior School focused on the Microsoft platform. All teachers have Surface Pros and pupils will soon be using Surface Gos throughout daily lessons. The Head of English will be interested in the transformative opportunities of using tech effectively in the classroom.

English Language and Literature follow the AQA specifications for A level and GCSE, and Media follows OCR. Recent results at A level were 100% A* to B for both subjects.

Please submit your applications as soon as possible. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

United Learning

United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Royal School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.