Director of English and Media Studies
Guilsborough Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QE12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
7 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
23 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- English, Media studies
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale 7-11
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an ambitious, visionary leader with a passion for language, literature, and media? Do you thrive on inspiring students and staff alike, driving academic excellence and creative innovation? If so, we have an exciting opportunity as Director of English and Media Studies.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader to head our English and Media Studies departments. This is a pivotal role, overseeing curriculum development, raising standards, and leading a team of dedicated and talented teachers and support staff.
As Director, you will:
- Lead the strategic vision for English and Media across all key stages.
- Champion a high-quality, inclusive learning experience that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and confidence.
- Drive outstanding outcomes through rigorous teaching, assessment, and continuous improvement.
- Cultivate a collaborative, supportive team culture rooted in professional growth and shared success.
- Be a visible and inspiring presence across the school, modelling excellent teaching and leadership.
Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic new employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.
Closing date: Wednesday 7th May 2025 at 9am
Guilsborough Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and by completing this application form, you confirm that you have read the DBS Code of Practice and the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is available on our website. An enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.
What the school offers its staff
Situated in the idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, reference, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Guilsborough Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1327 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Guilsborough Academy website
- Email address
- hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01604740641
Guilsborough Academy is situated in idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.
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