22 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    8 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    16 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Other leadership roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L5 - L9

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to lead our English Department. This role is pivotal in continuing the school’s plans to achieve excellence for all our students.

The successful candidate will be expected to continue to develop and deliver an innovative and challenging curriculum which caters for the diverse needs of our students, and contribute towards the strategic leadership and management of the school. We require an excellent classroom practitioner who is a creative thinker with strong communication and leadership skills and will work closely with other Directors of Curriculum Area in developing provision that ensures a high-quality experience for all.

You should have good inter-personal skills and a proven track record of successfully implementing departmental strategies to develop teaching and learning across the English Department. You will have a proven track record of promoting outstanding progress and outcomes for students at GCSE and A Level.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • A chance to learn and develop with excellent CPD opportunities
  • Free Car Parking
  • Free Gym Facilities
  • A supportive team, that positively promotes staff wellbeing and access to a free staff Counselling Service

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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Upload additional documents

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Director of Curriculum Area.pdf - 526 KB (opens in new tab)

About Headlands School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1047 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
Headlands School website
Email address
h.r@headlandsschool.co.uk
Phone number
01262676198
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Headlands School in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, has around 1,000 students, a vibrant sixth form, excellent exam results and a thriving community. #TeamHeadlands

Arranging a visit to Headlands School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.r@headlandsschool.co.uk.

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