The role

We are seeking a charismatic, dynamic and highly motivated practitioner to join the leadership team of our enthusiastic, skilled and successful English department as KS4 Leader. We offer an ambitious and challenging Key Stage 4 curriculum designed to foster a love of literature and language while driving excellent outcomes for our students. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading KS4 provision, driving standards, and ensuring consistently high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across GCSE English Language and Literature.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher and leader to shape and refine curriculum design, support colleagues in delivering engaging and impactful lessons, and use assessment intelligently to maximise student progress and attainment. You will be instrumental in leading effective intervention strategies and ensuring that all students are fully prepared to achieve their potential in external examinations.

The English department is a particular strength of the school. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture that is both supportive and collaborative, where staff feel genuinely valued and thrive as part of a team of experienced and reflective practitioners. Professional development is a priority, and you will be fully supported in your leadership role within a welcoming and forward-thinking department. A love of reading is central to our curriculum, and you will join a team committed to promoting this across the school. A wide range of enrichment opportunities is offered, including public speaking, creative writing, book clubs and targeted revision sessions. We also actively engage with national and whole-school initiatives such as World Book Day, BBC News Day and visiting author events, alongside making full use of our excellent school library.

Our School

Shenfield High School is a standalone 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive ethos and commitment to high academic standards supported by a significant investment in pastoral care and wellbeing.

The school is conveniently located close to Shenfield mainline station on the line into London Liverpool Street and home to the eastern terminus of the new cross rail Elizabeth Line. The school’s location attracts outer fringe London allowance.

 For more information about the role, please see our Candidate Information Pack.