Overview

Springhead Primary School is seeking an inspiring, knowledgeable and forward‑thinking Leader of English who will also take on strategic responsibility for Key Stage 2 leadership and serve as a committed KS2 class teacher. This is a key leadership role, central to driving high standards, enriching the curriculum and ensuring excellent outcomes for pupils.

🎯 Purpose of the Role

The postholder will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of English across the school, ensuring that teaching and learning in reading, writing, phonics and oracy are consistently strong. Alongside this, they will provide strategic leadership for Key Stage 2, supporting colleagues, monitoring progress and contributing to whole‑school improvement.

📚 Key Responsibilities

• English Subject Leadership — shaping the vision for English, modelling excellent practice, leading CPD, monitoring standards and ensuring a rich, engaging curriculum.

• Key Stage 2 Leadership — overseeing teaching, assessment and pupil progress across KS2, supporting staff development and contributing to behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion.

• Class Teaching — delivering high‑quality, creative and inclusive teaching to a KS2 class, ensuring every child is challenged, supported and inspired.

• Curriculum Development — contributing to whole‑school curriculum planning and ensuring English is embedded meaningfully across subjects.

• Team Collaboration — working closely with senior leaders, governors and colleagues to drive improvement and maintain a positive, ambitious school culture.

🌱 What We’re Looking For

• A passionate educator with a deep understanding of English pedagogy and curriculum.

• A confident, reflective practitioner who models excellent teaching.

• A leader who can motivate, support and challenge colleagues.

• Someone with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• A team‑player who contributes positively to the wider life of the school.

• A professional committed to inclusion, high expectations and continuous improvement.

✨ Impact of the Role

This is a highly influential position. The successful candidate will shape the quality of English teaching across the school, strengthen outcomes in Key Stage 2 and play a vital part in ensuring that Springhead Primary continues to be a place where children thrive academically, socially and emotionally.