Assistant Headteacher – Head of English

Queen Elizabeth's, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LU

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  12 March 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L9-L13

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dedicated, dynamic and imaginative leader who is passionate about leading English from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5.

Founded in the 16th century, our school is set in the market town of Crediton, just 7 miles from Exeter. We are an ambitious school dedicated to providing an excellent education that develops knowledge, character, contribution and wisdom.

Our pillars of staff culture support all of our interactions as a school. This means being better every day, putting the team before the individual and demonstrating kindness by being both warm and strict. By actively committing to these values and behaviours, staff will contribute to creating a school culture where everyone flourishes.

What the school offers its staff

We will support your career progression with a tailored programme of professional development opportunities within school and with the Ted Wragg Institute.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 12 March (This job advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if you are interested)

The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and operate in accordance with the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.

We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Ted Wragg Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

QE Head of English recruitment pack 2025.pdf - 1.25 MB (opens in new tab)

About Queen Elizabeth's

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen Elizabeth's website
• Email address: anna.field@qe.devon.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-elizabeth-s

We are an 11-18 comprehensive school with 1300 students, 160 in the Sixth Form that serves the market town of Crediton and surrounding villages. We are situated in the rolling Devon countryside yet within a 20-minute drive of Devon’s thriving capital city of Exeter.
We will support your career progression with a tailored programme of professional development opportunities within school and across the Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust and Teaching Schools South West.

Arranging a visit to Queen Elizabeth's

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email anna.field@qe.devon.sch.uk.

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