Skip to main content
Tes home
SearchBack to search
Second in charge of English

Second in charge of English

Hylands School

Chelmsford, Essex

  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
Main Scale + TLR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2024
Apply by:
21 April 2024

Job overview

2nd in charge of English Department 


Hylands School. Where Teachers love Teaching. 

Are you looking for a challenge? A place where you have autonomy to engender real change and be part of a rapid school improvement journey? 

A career at Hylands School will without doubt provide you with the progression, challenge and job satisfaction we all seek when we become teachers. As second in charge of the English Department, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the head of Maths to shape and grow your own curriculum building a department which we want to inspire a love of learning and global culture. 

Being a member of the Hylands family is so much more than curriculum delivery. The strong supportive relationships you build with our young people is the core of what will enable them to thrive. With the support of our extensive pastoral team, all of our staff are instrumental in driving forwards Hylands rapid school improvement journey supporting our young people to succeed personally and academically. 

We are relentless in our mission to ensure that our school is the outstanding school our students deserve.

  • A strong wellbeing package 
  • Access to outstanding CPD within the school and across the Trust 
  • Clear career progression routes 


We look forward to welcoming your application to join us on this incredible journey. 

We are part of TKAT, a charitable trust that is inspiring learners and changing lives across 45 schools in the South and East of England. 

Hylands School is looking to appoint an exceptional professional who will join a successful enthusiastic and talented English department and be a key driver in our teaching and learning team. The role will involve teaching English at key stages 3, 4 and A level. As well as working alongside the Head of English to strategically plan and operate management of all aspects of your curriculum area. Longer term, there are opportunities within the trust for exceptional teachers to become lead practitioners, and have the chance to challenge and support other schools. 


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and their achievements both inside and outside school. The post requires enhanced DBS clearance, medical checks and satisfactory references. 

The school is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part-time or on a flexible basis. 

Information about the School 

Hylands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and their achievements both inside and outside school. This post requires enhanced DBS clearance and two satisfactory references.


Attached documents

About Hylands School

School image 1
School image 2
+44 1245 266766

View on Google Maps

Visit employer website

Hylands School is a mixed secondary school, with a small sixth form, for pupils aged 11-18. Located in Chelmsford, Essex, it converted to an academy in 2011 and is part of the Kemnal Academies Trust.

Hylands School’s sixth form provides students with opportunities to study a range of A-levels and BTECs, and to join a vibrant community where taking on new responsibilities contributes to social and personal development.

In 2016, Hylands School was placed in the top 100 schools for sustained improvement. Rising GCSE results in 2014 and 2015 were achieved through a culture of determination and resilience among all the staff and students. The school aims to continue this trend onwards and upwards.

Executive Headteacher

Maggie Callaghan

Values and vision

The school's vision is that all students should be given the best experiences and opportunities whilst they are with us; stimulating a love of learning and aspiration in all the students who join our community.

Ofsted report

Read Hylands School’s latest Ofsted report

Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.

Applications closed