Head of English

As Head of English, you will: Provide strategic leadership and management of the English Department. Ensure the delivery of an engaging and rigorous curriculum that inspires all learners. Support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. Drive outstanding teaching and learning practices to ensure excellent student outcomes. Foster a culture of high expectations, creativity, and academic excellence. Collaborate with senior leadership to contribute to whole-school initiatives. What are we looking for? Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy is seeking a dynamic and passionate Head of English to join our thriving secondary school. We are dedicated to fostering a love of learning and academic excellence, and we need a visionary leader to guide our English Department to even greater success. If you're an outstanding practitioner with a proven track record of success in English, then we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, build effective working relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues, and will be committed to inclusive education and meeting the needs of diverse learners. Located in Burton-upon-Trent, Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy is a vibrant and inclusive community with a commitment to student achievement, personal growth, and creative exploration. With excellent facilities, a collaborative staff team, and engaged students, we are proud of our strong academic record and welcoming atmosphere. Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust? Access to first-class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders. Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality. Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent, and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions. Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases. Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff. Seniority level

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Full-time Job function

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