Reports to: Curriculum Leader/ SLT link
Location: Hamstead Hall Academy
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time / Part time
Are you an exceptional English teacher with the vision, ambition and leadership skills to drive excellence across a thriving department?
Hamstead Hall Academy is seeking an outstanding and inspirational Curriculum Leader of English to lead our successful department and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of English across our 11-18 academy. This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced Head of Department seeking a fresh challenge or an ambitious teacher ready to take the next step into middle leadership.
As Curriculum Leader, you will provide strategic direction, inspire colleagues and students, and ensure the delivery of an ambitious, engaging and academically rigorous curriculum. You will oversee teaching and learning across all key stages, lead departmental improvement, and drive high standards of attainment, progress and literacy.
Why Join Us?
At Hamstead Hall Academy, we are committed to providing an exceptional education for every student. Our English department is central to the success of the academy, delivering strong outcomes and fostering a genuine love of literature, language and communication.
We are looking for a leader who will:
- Inspire and motivate both students and staff to achieve their very best.
- Lead the development of a rich, challenging and engaging English curriculum.
- Champion literacy, vocabulary development and oracy across the academy.
- Use assessment and curriculum expertise to drive outstanding student outcomes.
- Build a culture of collaboration, high expectations and continuous improvement.
The Successful Candidate Will: • Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with excellent subject knowledge.
- Have a proven track record of securing strong outcomes at GCSE and A Level.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead, develop and inspire colleagues.
- Be passionate about raising aspirations and encouraging a lifelong love of reading.
- Possess excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion and educational excellence.
Why Join Hamstead Hall Academy? You will join a supportive and ambitious team committed to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every student can achieve their full potential. We are committed to excellence, professional development and staff wellbeing.
We offer: • A welcoming and collaborative staff team.
- High-quality CPD and career development opportunities.
- A culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
- The opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives and futures.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Eye care contributions.
- Health initiatives, including annual flu vaccinations.
- Access to mortgage advice services.
- Tusker Car Benefit Scheme.
Join Us If you have the passion, expertise and ambition to lead English and inspire young people to achieve their full potential, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We encourage you to come and have a look at our Trust. For further details or to arrange an informal visit to see the academy please contact HR- HR@hamsteadhall.com
Apply today and help lead English at Hamstead Hall Academy to its next stage of success.