Role:  Head of English and Modern Foreign Languages

Salary: NSP1 – NSP 9 (£33,465 - £51,714) plus Responsibility Allowance RES 8-11 (£6,437 - £9,892) Depending on Qualifications and Experience

Contract type:  Permanent

Reporting to:  Deputy Principal (Curriculum and Quality)

Start date: 20^th August 2026

About Us

Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College is the country’s leading sixth form college.  Our exceptional track record in student success is a beacon of excellence and opportunity within our community.

Colleagues are part of a hard-working learning community and are constantly supported to achieve success for their students. We offer sector-leading professional development opportunities, and we are proud of a culture in which every colleague who joins us improves their practice and progresses on their professional journey.  

Classroom behaviour is exemplary. We foster a strong ethos of ambition and aspiration in all aspects of College life, which means our students are hardworking and extremely well behaved. Our students are supported by dedicated pastoral and learning support teams who have an important role in facilitating our inclusive offer.

The College has exceptional teaching, learning and recreational facilities contained within a beautiful campus.

This is an exciting time to be joining Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College and the Sir John Brunner Foundation Multi Academy Trust, which collectively educates over 4,300 children, and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our academies operates at the heart of their local communities. The Foundation’s central offices are based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College campus.

About the Role

The Head of English and Modern Foreign Languages is in charge of an academic department, comprising of: A Level English Language, A Level English Literature, A Level French and A Level Spanish.

The Head oversees the implementation of strategic policies and work towards the advancement of teachers and support staff within the team, continually assessing the performance of the department and its members.

Your Responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for the full responsibilities of this role.

What we are looking for

This post is an ideal opportunity for a successful and ambitious individual looking to develop their leadership experience and to lead a team of exceptional professionals with a long track record of academic success.

A Level experience is an essential requirement. The successful candidate should have an ability to teach both A Level English Language and A Level English Literature, although the former is expected to be the majority of the Head of Department’s teaching responsibilities.

We are seeking to appoint an individual with a strong academic background in English who loves to teach, who has a passion for all aspects of both English subjects and who can demonstrate the ability to lead.

The person appointed must be willing to:

• bring impactful and evidence-informed approaches to their teaching;
• work as a member of a team, sharing ideas and resources;
• develop relationships with students based upon equality, respect, joy and high aspirations

We are proud that the Sir John Deane’s name has enhanced the career of many colleagues and, together with the professional development we provide, has allowed them to progress into middle and senior management positions. As part of the Sir John Brunner Foundation Multi-Academy Trust, over time, the College will be able to provide professional opportunities in good and outstanding local high schools to help you further develop your career. 

Closing Date: 9^th February 2026 - 9am

Interview Date:  Tuesday 24^th February 2026

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Head of English and Modern Foreign Languages, please complete the application form today. You are strongly encouraged to get your application form submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.

We’d love to hear from you!

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.  The school is an equal opportunities employer.