Department Head of English
Sheffield Park Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1SN19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026 or sooner
Closing date
5 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Highly competitive United Learning Teachers Pay Range, with TLR1 of £9,782 gross per annum
Additional allowances
TLR1 of £9,782 gross per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Sheffield Park Academy is seeking to appoint a Head of Department for English. We are fortunate to have a very strong and dedicated team of English teachers, including an Assistant Head of English, a Lead Practitioner, and a TLR holder for whole-school reading. The ideal candidate will be a driven, goal-oriented and knowledgeable individual who can positively and actively contribute to our mission to become an ‘Outstanding’ school. Our core values are ambition, knowledge and determination and we are seeking an individual who not only shares but exemplifies these principles. This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Sheffield Park Academy is an 11-18 school. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group universities. The academy has over 1,200 pupils and is situated in purpose-built £30million premises, benefiting from excellent, state-of-the-art facilities. We are part of the United Learning Trust, the largest and one of the most successful academy trusts in the country who offer unrivalled CPD and opportunities for nationwide networking and development opportunities. The city of Sheffield itself is a vibrant place to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainment opportunities alongside the access to the Beautiful Peak District within 20 minutes. Quality of life is routinely ranked very highly, and it is one of the greenest cities in Europe. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/ This role requires a focussed individual who is organised and passionate about making a difference for our school and the local community. The successful candidate will be a highly efficient individual with outstanding attention to detail. This role offers both challenges and great rewards within a supportive and welcoming school environment
What the school offers its staff
Highly competitive pay above national average
Excellent facilities and resources
Access to an outstanding professional development programme
A respectful working environment
Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development
A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country
Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each school, across the Cluster and United Learning
Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions
Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy
Free on-site parking
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
Applying for the job
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About Sheffield Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1212 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sheffield Park Academy website
- Email address
- hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk
Sheffield Park Academy is an 11-19 school and is part of the United Learning group. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost
Arranging a visit to Sheffield Park Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk.
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