Director of English at Hampton College

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/HC/91848
  Location
Eagle Way, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8BF
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£61,533.00 - £66,367.00 Annually (FTE)
Lead Practitioner Scale L8 – L11
  Closing Date
9:00am, 2nd Mar 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
TBC
   Interview Date(s)           TBC
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About this Role

Director of English

Lead Practitioner Scale L8–L11

Are you an inspiring, forward‑thinking English specialist ready to lead a thriving department?  We are seeking a dynamic and imaginative Director of English to champion exceptional teaching and learning across our school and wider trust.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is eager to step into — or further develop — a significant leadership role. You will bring passion, creativity and ambition to the curriculum, ensuring every young person, regardless of background, receives an excellent English education.

This position encompasses a unique opportunity to lead and develop the English Department, whilst holding leadership responsibilities.  The appointee would also be part of the HAT Education Team and provide expert advice across the trust.  We are looking to appoint the best person for this position; therefore exact areas of additional responsibility will be open for negotiation.

As our Director of English, you will:

  • Lead a skilled and enthusiastic team to raise and maintain high levels of attainment and progress
  • Shape and deliver a rich, inclusive curriculum from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5.
  • Drive innovative teaching practice, enrichment opportunities and personalised intervention.
  • Use data intelligently to secure excellent outcomes for students across all abilities.
  • Contribute to wider trust initiatives, building strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across phases.
  • Undertake specific leadership responsibilities (to be negotiated with the successful applicant) and would be a member of the HAT Education Team

We are looking for a practitioner who:

  • Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to teach up to KS5.
  • Has a successful track record in achieving high standards and securing improvement through innovative teaching and who is ready for the next challenge in a leadership role. 
  • Will monitor the academic progress of students.
  • Is keen to embrace creativity and innovation and is always looking for the very best practice in teaching.
  • Is energetic and resilient, a leader who can inspire, support and motivate others while keeping students’ success at the heart of everything.

If you are ambitious, reflective and ready to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of English at our school and across our trust.


About Hampton College

Hampton College is an established all-through school (ages 4-19) located in Hampton Vale, Peterborough.  It sits within Hampton Academies Trust (HAT) and works closely with neighbouring schools such as Hampton Gardens and Hampton Lakes.

Opened in 2005, the school has grown to serve over 1,620 students across both primary and secondary phases, including a thriving Sixth Form. Our facilities include specialist teaching spaces, a large Sixth Form Centre, and a learning environment that supports academic excellence as well as personal development.

The school’s vision centres on outstanding education, valuing people, promoting high‑quality learning, and maintaining a positive, healthy, community‑focused environment.  Our motto that is embedded throughout our school community is Progress, Partnership & Pride. 

The Department

The English Department at Hampton College are a strong, experienced team of nine members of staff who have innovative practice and a love of learning at the heart of their agenda.  Many members of the department also hold other areas of responsibly within the school. The department encourages collaboration that has fostered a supportive environment for its teaching staff. Lessons are planned to ensure the development of all students, as well as with the intent to inspire further learning. Students are excited by the subject because of the modern and relevant material we are able to offer them. We have a wide range of texts available, and we are constantly updating our stock cupboard to ensure that teaching staff are able to teach texts that they and the students love. ICT is used in the department to enhance students’ progress and is an area that is constantly being developed.

At GCSE, students study AQA’s English Language and English Literature. At Key Stage 4, our results in the last few years have been among some of the best in the school. At KS5, we offer both AQA English Literature B and the English Literature and Language combined A-Level that are both popular choices with our students.

How to Apply

If, having read the advertisement, job description and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position please submit your application via MyNewTerm.

Please complete all sections of the application form.  CV’s will not be accepted.

Your personal statement should outline your relevant experience and why you are a suitable candidate for this role.

 If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to the school before applying, please contact the HR Team via jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Checks

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our safeguarding due diligence. Where undertaken, this will be limited to information relevant to safeguarding or suitability to work with children and conducted in accordance with UK GDPR.



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