Rivington & Blackrod High School

Head of English

Working alongside a newly appointed Director of English to inspire excellence

Salary: Leadership L10-L12 (£64,688 to £67,897)

Full Time – Permanent Post

Required for September 2026

Rivington and Blackrod High School are 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.

The Trust has appointed a Director of English and this is an exciting opportunity to work alongside them in developing the English Department.

We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner with the leadership skills to inspire colleagues, promote high standards and develop a strong, collaborative department. If you are a passionate and ambitious English leader ready to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

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.

With a proud heritage of over 450 years, Rivington and Blackrod High School is deeply rooted in the local community and enjoys strong relationships with parents. You will be joining a committed, welcoming, and friendly staff team who work tirelessly to secure the very best outcomes for every student.

We strive to meet the needs of every learner; drive them, motivate them and support them to achieve. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter.

Rivington & Blackrod is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust and 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.

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

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

Closing date: 10.00am on Monday 20^th April 2026

Interviews to take place week commencing 20^th April 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.

Rivington and Blackrod High 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.