Director of Curriculum in English
The Wavell School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 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: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
Additional allowances
TLR1b - £12,525p.a.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the retirement of the longstanding CurriculumLeaderwe have a rare and exciting opportunity for an exceptional English practitioner to shape the strategic direction of ahigh performingsubject area. As Director of Curriculum, you will work at a highly strategic level alongside a skilled team of middle leaders, driving innovation and excellence across the faculty. This role offers outstanding preparation for aspirant senior leaders, providing meaningful experience inwholeschoolleadership, curriculumdesignand impactful line management.
English isa highly successfulsubject at The Wavell School, where students consistently make exceptional progress and achieve superb outcomes. The English Faculty benefits from its own dedicated teaching block and is staffed by a stable, innovative team whose collaborative ethos creates a vibrant,forwardthinkingenvironment for learning and professional growth.
We are looking to appoint adynamicclassroom practitioner who:
has excellent subject knowledge
is resilient and resourceful
sets a high standard and who inspires students to meet this
makes learning exciting, leading tohigh levelsof engagementand exam success
thrives within a team and who enjoys collaborative working
with a proventrack recordof excellent outcomes in both Languages and Literature
What the school offers its staff
We are an innovativeschool, highly regarded in the local community, and we are excited to invitepassionateteachersto join our team. Our commitment to excellence isevidentin oursuperbacademic outcomes, which continue to soar, having achieved record-breaking results in recent years. Our exceptional culture and behaviour foster a positive learning environment, where mutual respect andhigh expectationsenable every student to flourish.Click here to see what our staff have to say about us:LINK TO VIDEO
Wewillprovide:
exceptional culture and behaviour
a supportive and welcoming professional environment
a relentless focus on staff wellbeing
regularopportunities forcontinuingprofessional developmentincluding programmes into Leadership
structured support forECTs and trainees, to help you settle and thrive in your new career
professional challenge, withprofessional development opportunities for potentialleaders of the future
Access to Health Assured
We welcome visits from potential applicants
If you are ready to inspire and be inspired, we encourage you to apply and become part of our vibrant school.
Closing DateThursday 29thJanuary2026and interviews will be held onFriday 6thFebruary 2026.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and service provider. This commitment is based on our belief in the broad principles of social justice and our aim is to provide services and employment on a fair and equitable basis.
Applying for the job
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About The Wavell School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1029 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Wavell School website
- Email address
- kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01252 341256
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Arranging a visit to The Wavell School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk.
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