Assistant Subject Leader for English

 Pay spine:                  MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (£6,064)

Start date:                   Easter 2026 or September 2026

The English Department at Ridgeway Academy takes pride in its unwavering commitment to engaging and inspiring students while guiding them towards reaching their full potential. We are a welcoming team of dedicated and passionate educators who collaboratively pool our range of experiences, all united with a focus on our shared goals. We maintain high standards for our students, not only in terms of their academic output but also their effort levels and behaviour. The English Department demonstrates a dedication to professional development and the ongoing sharing of newfound knowledge, fostering a culture of collective growth. Being a part of the Alban Academies Trust serves as a valuable resource, affording the team the opportunity to learn from peers within the trust, resulting in increased support and collaboration. There are ten members of the English Department, two of whom also teach Media studies. We strive to offer the best opportunities whilst they study with us so are frequently reviewing and updating our provision to ensure we can provide this, both in the classroom and through our enrichment offerings.

We can offer you:

• A collaborative, supportive team with a passion for teaching and facilitating progress

• Enthusiastic students who are keen to progress

• Appropriate professional development

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a track record of outstanding teaching and learning and excellent subject knowledge

• Passionate Teacher who puts student progress and engagement at the heart of all they do

• Be inspiring and dynamic

• Can share and deliver in the vision to be outstanding

• Is willing to learn and help evolve the good practices already in place, Ridgeway Academy School is part  of the Ambition Education Trust (AET). 

Ridgeway Academy is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply.  Ridgeway Academy is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references and medical clearance.

To apply, please submit a completed application via mynewterm https://www.mynewterm.com/  or see school website www.ridgeway.herts.sch.uk  if you have an issue completing the application form via mynewterm please contact the HR Officer by email (appointments@ridgeway.herts.sch.uk) or extension 3373.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Closing date:             Monday 26 January 2026 

Interview date:           TBC

Start date:                   Easter 2026 or September 2026