Head of English at The Cornelius Vermuyden School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/CVS/46044
  Location
Dinant Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QS
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£37,107.00 - £51,051.00 Annually (Actual)
TLR 1A £10182
  Closing Date
9:00am, Wed 29th Apr, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
6th May 2026
   Interview Date(s)           6th May 2026
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About this Role

We recognise how vital strong literacy skills are for students, both within school — enabling them to access the curriculum across all subjects — and beyond, helping to

open doors to future opportunities, pathways and aspirations.

As such, we are seeking a leader with an ambitious vision for English, who is keen to build on our current provision and develop an enhanced offer for our students.

This will be an offer underpinned by high expectations, enabling students to explore texts and writing in new and engaging ways, while prioritising oracy and

encouraging young people to articulate their ideas and opinions with clarity and confidence. This work will enable all of our students to achieve and succeed.

You will lead a team of passionate professionals, working collaboratively to ensure every student has the best possible learning experience. You will reflect, adapt

and develop new approaches to teaching and learning, and offer further enrichment opportunities to give students a wider range of experiences. Through clear

communication and mentoring, you will ensure all approaches support and sustain both the vision within the English Department and in the wider school community.

As a key member of our Middle Leadership Team, you will play a central role in driving our strategic vision and priorities. You will support and challenge staff to

secure the very best outcomes for pupils, while helping to build a culture rooted in aspiration, inclusion and high standards.

About you

We are seeking someone who:

  • Is an excellent classroom practitioner.
  • Has experience working with pupils with a diverse range of abilities and needs.
  • Leads with integrity, high expectations and a genuine belief that every child can succeed.
  • Communicates clearly and confidently with pupils, staff and families.
  • Understands that context informs decisions but does not define expectations or lower ambition

Seeing the school in action will give you a real sense of who we are and where we are heading and would encourage you to visit us.

To arrange a tour or a conversation with the Headteacher, please contact the school office on 01268 685011 or admin@corneliusvermuyden.com.

We look forward to welcoming you to CorneliUS Vermuyden School. Click here to view our recruitment pack

SEEAT Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children and expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS disclosure. The school reserves the right to close the listing at any time and shortlist earlier if strong candidates apply earlier in the process.


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    Contact Details

      Ellie Connolley
      01268685011
      admin@corneliusvermuyden.com


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