Curriculum Leader for English
Peacehaven Community School, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8RB13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
12 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR payment
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Peacehaven Community School
- MPS/UPS + TLR
- 32.5 hours per week, AYR
- Start Date – April 2026
- Interview Date – w/c 26th February 2026
Peacehaven Community School is seeking to recruit an excellent Head of English who is looking for an exciting Teaching and Learning responsibility, leading our forward-thinking English department.
You may be an ambitious English teacher seeking your first Head of Department role, or you may already be a successful TLR holder or Middle Leader. We believe in developing the capacity of our staff and the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to participate in CPD that will enhance knowledge and support growth.
We are particularly interested in employing a candidate who has a strong, forward looking vision for the English curriculum.
The candidate will:
- Be an outstanding teacher with the drive and capacity to really thrive in this role and to become an exceptional leader.
- Have a clear vision of how to improve standards in English.
- Have the ability to teach and lead across both Key Stages 3 & 4.
- Be able to lead, motivate and inspire students and colleagues.
- Be resilient, hard-working, solution focused, and committed to transforming student outcomes.
This could be your opportunity to make a significant and measurable difference in improving the educational attainment of the children and young people in this inclusive community. You will have the ability to motivate and inspire students and will be relentless in the pursuit of the highest standards of progress for every student, regardless of their ability.
Please note that interviews may be held prior to the application closingdate.
What the school offers its staff
This school is also committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete a DBS check and the post may be offered only on receipt of two good references.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
- Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Well-Being Day
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Access to training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- On-site Parking
Further information about the job
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Joshua Burns, Deputy Headteacher, at joshua.burns@swale.at or 01273 581100.
Applications should be made by submitting a SAT Application Form to pcs-recruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Peacehaven Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 903 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Peacehaven Community School website
- Email address
- joshua.burns@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01273 581100
Arranging a visit to Peacehaven Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joshua.burns@swale.at.
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