Head of English

The successful candidate will work alongside

a newly appointed Director of Maths to inspire excellence

Harper Green School
Part of Leverhulme Academy Trust

  Salary: Leadership Scale L10-L12

£64,688 to £67,897 per annum

 Full Time, Permanent

Harper Green School is seeking an ambitious and inspirational Head of English to lead our English department and drive excellent teaching and outcomes for all students.  As part of Leverhulme Trust, we are committed to high expectations, strong relationships and ensuring every student can succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside our newly appointed Director of English, who will be your direct line manager.

We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner with the leadership skills to inspire colleagues, promote high standards and develop a strong, collaborative department.

As a values-based school within Leverhulme Academy Trust, we are committed to high expectations, strong relationships and ensuring every student can succeed.  We offer a supportive culture, strong professional development and the opportunity to make a real difference to students’ lives.

Harper Green School and Leverhulme Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you are a passionate and ambitious English leader ready to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Trust website.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact the HR Team at vacancies@harpergreen.net

To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/

Required for September 2026

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 25^th March 2026

Interviews will be on 30^th or 31^st March 2026

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Harper Green School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.