Head of English

Start date: September 2026

Salary:  MPS/UPS plus TLR2a (£3,526 per annum)

We are seeking to appoint an experienced leader who can develop and embed a coherent, ambitious curriculum, ensuring that students not only achieve strong outcomes but also develop a genuine love of English.  

You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner and a leader who understands the power of great teaching, consistency and culture.  

All Saints Academy is a fantastic school in which to work, with exemplary relationships at all levels. All staff and students are valued highly. We have a first-class commitment to developing individuals and working with others to reach their full potential.

All Saints Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including right to work in UK, online search, overseas criminal backgrounds checks (where applicable) and all other pre-employment checks, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025). It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Please click on link for further information Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK

All employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance. 

Timeline for recruitment process

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th April 2026 at 9am

Interviews: As soon as possible

We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.