Assistant Subject Leader of English
Bradford Girls' Grammar School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6RB21 days remaining to apply
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 8am
Date listed
9 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- MPS – UPS + TLR2B
Assistant Subject Leader of English job summary
We are seeking an ambitious, talented and passionate teacher of English to join Bradford Girls’ Grammar School as Assistant Subject Leader of English. Working closely with the Director of English, you will play a key role in leading a high-performing department, driving exceptional outcomes, developing an engaging and challenging curriculum, and inspiring a love of literature and language among our students.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced classroom practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey, or for an existing middle leader looking to broaden their impact. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum planning and development across Key Stages 3 and 4, support colleagues in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, and help ensure that every student fulfils their potential.
At Bradford Girls’ Grammar School, we are proud of our strong academic outcomes, inclusive ethos and commitment to developing confident young women who aspire, succeed and lead. Our students are hardworking, respectful and eager to learn, creating a positive environment in which both staff and students can thrive.
As part of Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT), you will benefit from extensive professional development opportunities, access to a supportive network of colleagues and genuine opportunities for career progression. We value collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, and we are committed to investing in our staff so that they can be at their very best.
We are looking for someone with excellent subject knowledge, high expectations and a passion for educational excellence. You will be committed to raising achievement, supporting colleagues, and creating engaging learning experiences that enable every student to succeed. If you believe in the transformative power of education and want to play a key role in the continued success of a thriving English department, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bradford Girls' Grammar School
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 667 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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School location
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