Second in Faculty - English at Barnwell School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BS/48711

Location

Barnwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

TLR 2B

Closing Date

5:00pm, Wed 18th Mar, 2026

Start Date

May / September

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

W/C 23rd March

Interview Date(s) W/C 23rd March

About this Role

Second in Faculty - English May/September 2026

We are seeking an ambitious, inspiring, and forward‑thinking Second in English to support the leadership, development, and continued success of our English Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate English specialist who is ready to contribute to whole‑faculty improvement, drive high‑quality teaching, and play a key role in shaping an engaging and ambitious curriculum for all learners.

As we continue to strengthen our curriculum and raise standards across the school, the Second in English will play an integral role in ensuring that excellent teaching, rich subject knowledge, and a love of literature and language sit at the heart of our provision. You will work closely with the Head of Faculty to support strategic planning, curriculum design, assessment, and the development of consistent, evidence‑informed classroom practice.

This role also forms part of our next steps for Ofsted, contributing directly to the continued improvement of the quality of education across the school. The successful candidate will help us embed the curriculum refinements, teaching expectations, and subject‑specific consistency required to demonstrate sustained improvement at our next inspection.

The successful candidate will bring:

strong classroom expertise and a proven ability to secure excellent outcomes
a commitment to high expectations, inclusive practice, and positive relationships
the confidence to model exemplary teaching and support colleagues to improve
enthusiasm for contributing to a collaborative, reflective, and forward‑looking team

This is a unique opportunity to take the next step in your leadership journey, making a lasting impact on the quality of English teaching and the experience of students across all year groups. You will join a dedicated faculty and will play a key role in driving the culture, consistency, and ambition that underpin our school improvement work.

If you are motivated by the chance to shape an ambitious English curriculum, inspire young people, contribute to our next phase of Ofsted improvement, and develop your leadership in a supportive school community, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please visit our website to find out more information about our school, including key information for applicants.

For further details or to arrange a school visit contract our HR Manager Sarah Phillips at S.phillips@barnwell.herts.sch.uk or Telephone: 01438 222500

CVs not accepted as a form of application. Barnwell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment Barnwell is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity in our workforce.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.