Job Title: Second in Charge - English Department

Are you an ambitious and inspiring English teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Bourne End Academy is seeking a talented Second in Charge of English to help drive excellence across our thriving department.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who loves their subject and is eager to make a real difference. Working closely with the Head of English, you will play a key role in shaping curriculum intent, supporting high-quality teaching and learning, and raising outcomes for all students

Key responsibilities:

• Support the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the English department, working closely with the Head of Department to ensure consistently high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for all students
• Lead on curriculum development within English, contributing to the design, implementation and monitoring of schemes of work that meet national requirements and are responsive to pupils’ needs.
• Play an active role in raising achievement, using assessment data to monitor progress, identify underperformance and coordinate targeted intervention and support strategies.
• Support and develop colleagues within the department, contributing to CPD, mentoring staff, supporting new starters and fostering a culture of teamwork and professional growth.
• Contribute to whole-academy improvement, supporting the implementation of academy priorities, promoting E‑ACT values, and helping to drive innovation and best practice within English

Pay range: M1 - UPS 3 (Fringe) £34,398 - £52,490 +TLR 2C

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a degree (or equivalent) in English or a related subject, demonstrating strong subject knowledge and a commitment to professional standards.
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality teaching and positively impact student progress and attainment across the secondary age range.
• Strong curriculum and assessment expertise, including planning and delivering engaging schemes of work and effectively tracking and evaluating pupil progress.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with experience of mentoring, coaching or supporting colleagues and fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, equality and inclusion, safeguarding, and the E‑ACT values of thinking big, doing the right thing and showing team spirit.

 E-ACT Bourne End Academy | Developing Future Leaders 

Bourne End Academy (BEA) is an ambitious and vibrant school community led by a Headteacher, who brings over 18 years of experience in teaching and senior leadership. With a commitment to high standards, inclusion, and continuous improvement, Bourne End strives to ensure every student becomes an Amazing, Ambitious Achiever, academically successful, confident, and well‑prepared for life.

At BEA we are on a journey of rapid improvement, we work as a team, fully committed to supporting, developing and maintaining a culture of positivity, ambition and fun.

As part of the E-ACT family of schools, Bourne End benefits from exceptional professional development, innovation, and collaboration, helping them build a culture of belonging, curiosity, and excellence.

If you are a dedicated professional who shares our commitment to developing future leaders find out more information here: https://bourneendacademy.e-act.org.uk 

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors! 

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.  

What are we about? 

Join a trust that is going places! 

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard. 

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence. 

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive. 

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk    

Benefits:  

Financial and Lifestyle 

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.   

Professional Growth and Development 

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities. 

Culture and Wellbeing 

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success. 

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.  

How to apply: 

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.   

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.  

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.