Head of English - Lead Practitioner (Full-Time)

Pay MPS / UPS plus SENA depending on experience.

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Posted Tuesday 6th May 2025

Close Date Saturday 19th Jul 2025

Key Stage Secondary

Job Description

Curriculum Lead - Head of English

Full Time

MPS/UPS plus TRN plus SENA

32.5 hours a weeks

Are you a passionate and experienced English teacher with a commitment to supporting students with special needs? Are you ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and inclusive educational environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The school is a thriving secondary special needs school dedicated to providing an outstanding and inclusive education to learners with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities. We take time to know our learners and have the highest expectations and aspirations for them. Our learners are polite and courteous and excellent relationships are at the heart of our success. We are committed to ensuring that all learners, regardless of their unique challenges, have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for a successful future.

The Trust promote Continued Professional Development of all employees and offer exciting prospects for enrichment and promotion for the right candidates.

About the role

We are seeking a Head of English to lead and inspire our English department. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the academic and personal development of our students. You will have the opportunity to design and deliver an engaging English curriculum that caters to the individual needs of our students, fostering their love for literature, writing, and communication. You will be an innovative, reflective practitioner who can teach to GCSE. The successful candidate will be based at the school in Gillingham and will support colleagues at two other provisions in Medway.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the English department, providing guidance, support, and training to your team of dedicated teachers.
• Lead on the development of English policy and procedure
• Take part in the school’s staff development programme by participating in arrangements for coaching and mentoring, further training and professional development.
• Develop and implement a specialised English curriculum that caters to the diverse learning needs of our students.
• Monitor and assess student progress, working collaboratively with staff to develop and implement effective intervention strategies. Identify, implement, and monitor appropriate literacy-based interventions for pupils requiring additional support.
• Leading on projects and initiatives that promote English across the curriculum.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and effective communication skills.
• Collaborate with other department heads and the school's senior leadership team to achieve our school's mission and objectives.

• In consultation with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum.
• To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.
• Contributing to the school’s quality assurance and self-evaluation processes.

Requirements

• A qualified teacher with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

• Experience teaching English at a secondary level.

• A deep understanding of the needs of students with special educational requirements.

• Leadership experience, or the demonstrable potential for leadership.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to inclusive education and a passion for supporting students with special needs.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of students with special needs.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.

• A chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative educational community