Assistant Head of Department - English
Newhouse Academy, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2NT14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
23 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time equivalent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS Plus TLR 2b £5,866
What skills and experience we're looking for
Assistant Head of English | Newhouse Academy
Drive Excellence. Inspire Literacy. Join a Real Success Story.
The Opportunity:
Are you a visionary English practitioner ready to step into a pivotal leadership role? At Newhouse Academy, we don't just teach English; we empower students with the voices they need to navigate the world.
As Assistant Head of English, you will be a cornerstone of our departmental leadership. This isn't just a "support" role—it is a platform for an ambitious educator to help steer our curriculum, mentor staff, and maintain the high standards that this year will make us one of the most improved academies in the area.
Our Journey, Your Impact:We have transformed our school through a relentless focus on three core values: Aspiration, Integrity, and Respect.
In this role, you will:
Lead the Standard: Model "high expectations in all that we do" through exceptional classroom practice.
Shape the Curriculum: Contribute to an English journey that moves beyond the exam board to spark a genuine love for literature and language.
Empower the Team: Work alongside the Head of Department to coach colleagues and foster a culture of collaborative improvement.
Innovate: Bring fresh ideas to Key Stage 3 and 4 to ensure every student—regardless of their starting point—succeeds.
Who We Are Looking For:You are an inspiring educator who:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a deep passion for English.
Has a proven track record of raising attainment and "driving high standards."
Is a committed team player who leads with Integrity and Respect.
Is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey
What the school offers its staff
Why Choose Newhouse Academy?
We believe that to get the best out of our students, we must invest in the best for our staff.
Leadership Development: We are committed to your career. You will have access to funded CPD and nationally recognised leadership qualifications (NPQs).
A Supportive Culture: Join a team that identifies as ‘Our People’—a community where wellbeing is prioritized through our Wellbeing Café and brand-new gym facilities.
The Essentials: MPS/UPS + TLR 2B (£5,866), Teachers’ Pension, a comprehensive health package, and free staff parking.
Key Details:
Salary: MPS / UPS + TLR 2b (£5,866)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: 09.00am on Monday 23rd March 2026
Shortlisting will take place on the day the advert closes
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 23rd March 2026
Visit Us: We’d love to show you around! To experience our culture first hand and meet the team, please get in touch to arrange an informal visit.
Please email your completed application to recruitment@newhouseacademy.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.
Newhouse Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The information requested for applicants is considered to be objectively justified to comply with government guidance on safer recruitment in such areas. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring check.
The Hollingworth Learning Trust operates a Smoke Free Policy for all employees that applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building, which is wholly owned, leased or operated and occupied by the school.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Childcare Disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and Social Media
Prohibition from Teaching
Right to Work
Satisfactory References
Suitability to Work with Children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Newhouse Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 980 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newhouse Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@newhouseacademy.co.uk
Improvements have only been achieved by working together on a clear vision and looking after our biggest asset, our staff. We started with WHY? Why should you want to work at Newhouse? The answer is, our people. We come to work to support our students and fellow colleagues. We create an environment of high expectations that means our people treat each other with respect. When you have a bad day, we have your back. We work hard together and develop leaders that in turn develop other leaders both at staffing and student level.
We enjoy our jobs but also understand that education can be a harsh environment, but by working as a team we can solve things together.
Arranging a visit to Newhouse Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@newhouseacademy.co.uk.
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