Deputy Curriculum Area Leader - English
Wadebridge School, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BU10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 March 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
10 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- 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
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1-year fixed term contract with the view of making the role permanent at the end of the contract
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
Additional allowances
TLR2 – £5,808 pro rata per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Deputy Curriculum Area Leader - English
Contract: 1-year fixed term contract with the view of making the role permanent at the end of the contract
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS Payment for additional responsibility: TLR2 – £5,808 pro rata per annum
Closing Date: 3pm Sunday 22nd March
Interviews: Thursday 26th March
Job Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and forward-thinking English teacher who is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. The Deputy Curriculum Area Leader of English will work in close partnership with the Curriculum Area Leader to shape the future direction of English, driving innovation, raising standards, and ensuring an exceptional learning experience for all students.
The role is ideal for a reflective practitioner with strong ideas about curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, who is eager to make a tangible impact across the department while continuing to develop as a leader.
Leadership and Management
- Work collaboratively with the Curriculum Area Leader to lead, develop, and sustain a clear departmental vision
- Take on shared responsibility for departmental improvement planning and self-evaluation
- Inspire and support colleagues through modelling high expectations and effective practice
- Contribute confidently to leadership discussions and decision-making within the department
- Ensuring staff are maintaining high T&L and curriculum standards, aligning with whole school priorities
- Deputise for the Curriculum Area Leader when required
Curriculum and Teaching
- Contribute to the design, implementation, and refinement of an ambitious and engaging English curriculum
- Ensuring an English and Drama curriculum that meets the needs of the learners with adhering to the requirements of the National Curriculum and any additional national changes.
- Champion innovative approaches to teaching and learning informed by research and best practice
- Support colleagues in delivering high-quality, inclusive, and challenging lessons
- Support staff in dealing effectively with student behaviour in order to remove any barriers that hinder progress
- Model outstanding classroom practice and a passion for English
Assessment and Progress
- Support the development of consistent, purposeful assessment practices across the department
- Monitor timely submission and use of assessment data
- Use assessment and progress data to inform teaching, intervention, and curriculum refinement
- Work with the Curriculum Area Leader to identify priorities and strategies for raising attainment
- Support departmental monitoring and quality assurance processes
Professional Development
- Play an active role in developing others through coaching, mentoring, and collaboration in line with whole-school initiatives
- Contribute to a culture of professional learning, reflection, and shared practice
- Engage proactively in leadership development opportunities and CPD
- Support early career teachers and trainee teachers within the department
Person Specification
Essential
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for English education
- An enthusiasm for curriculum improvement
- Successful teaching experience at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
- Evidence of impact on student outcomes and engagement
- A reflective, proactive approach to improving teaching and learning
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A student focussed approach to decision making
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Desirable
- Experience contributing to departmental leadership or innovation
- Knowledge of both Eduqas and AQA English specifications
- Knowledge / experience of GCSE Drama
- Experience of curriculum design
- Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues
- Aspiration for continued professional development
What the school offers its staff
Wadebridge School is an oversubscribed highly successful 11-16 academy with a strong reputation for academic excellence and student support. We are proud to be a Single Academy Trust, meaning we can focus on what matters most – our students, staff, and wider community. As a school, we invest in professional development, encourage innovation, and provide a collaborative and supportive working environment.
A School that Cares – About Students & StaffAt Wadebridge School, we balance an unwavering focus on progress and achievement with a strong commitment to student wellbeing. We work tirelessly to support our young people in every aspect of their lives, ensuring they develop the skills and strategies needed to succeed academically and personally.
Our CARE Values
At Wadebridge School, our values define everything we do:
• Community and Cooperation – We work together to create a strong, supportive, and inclusive school.
• Ambition and Achievement – We inspire our students to aim high and reach their full potential.
• Respect and Responsibility – We foster a culture of kindness, integrity, and accountability.
• Enjoyment and Endeavour – We believe learning should be engaging, challenging, and rewarding.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
⚠️ The school is committed to safeguarding children, and the successful applicant will be required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to appropriate online/social media searches.
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 Wadebridge School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1050 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wadebridge School website
- Email address
- jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01208 893904
Wadebridge School is an oversubscribed highly successful 11-16 academy with a strong reputation for academic excellence and student support. We are proud to be a Single Academy Trust, meaning we can focus on what matters most – our students, staff, and wider community. As a school, we invest in professional development, encourage innovation, and provide a collaborative and supportive working environment.
A School that Cares – About Students & Staff
At Wadebridge School, we balance an unwavering focus on progress and achievement with a strong commitment to student wellbeing. We work tirelessly to support our young people in every aspect of their lives, ensuring they develop the skills and strategies needed to succeed academically and personally.
Our CARE Values
At Wadebridge School, our values define everything we do:
• Community and Cooperation – We work together to create a strong, supportive, and inclusive school.
• Ambition and Achievement – We inspire our students to aim high and reach their full potential.
• Respect and Responsibility – We foster a culture of kindness, integrity, and accountability.
• Enjoyment and Endeavour – We believe learning should be engaging, challenging, and rewarding.
Arranging a visit to Wadebridge School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jbrown@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk.
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