Head of Department - English

Prince Albert High School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2TU

Deadline is today

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  20 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £52,301.00 - £57,831.00 Annually (Actual)

Head of Department - English job summary

Head of Department - English

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Key Stage 4 and 5 Specialism

Are you ready to shape the future of English education in a growing and ambitious school?

Prince Albert High School is seeking a dynamic and outcomes-driven Head of English to lead our department. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of English education at Prince Albert High School and make a lasting impact on our students and wider community. As Head of Department, you will lead a committed team of teachers, drive academic excellence across Key Stages 3–5, and play a key role in developing a high-performing sixth form curriculum. You will be joining us in our fourth year since opening, with the opportunity to influence and embed a culture of high expectations and achievement.

Opened in 2021, Prince Albert High is a thriving free school and we are proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community, and we are driven by a shared belief that education can transform lives. Our school is built on strong relationships — many of our students and families have been part of our journey since primary school.

We are committed to:

• Delivering exceptional outcomes for all pupils.
• Investing in exceptional people through high-quality professional development.
• Building an exceptional infrastructure that supports learning.
• Ensuring sustainability and growth across our trust.

What We’re Looking For

As we expand to include Key Stage 5, we are looking for a passionate and visionary leader who can deliver exceptional outcomes and inspire a culture of excellence across the English curriculum. We are seeking an energetic and committed Head of Department who:

• Has a proven track record of securing strong academic outcomes.
• Can lead and inspire a team to deliver high-quality teaching and learning from KS3 through to KS5.
• Is excited by the opportunity to build and lead a sixth form English curriculum from the ground up.
• Shares our belief that education can transform lives and communities.

We can offer:

• A well resourced teaching environment
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Exceptionally supportive staff and leadership
• Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn
• A highly supportive leadership team and executive team invested in your growth and professional development
• A working culture that promotes diversity, equality, and social justice
• A caring working environment where your welfare is of paramount importance
• An opportunity to develop your leadership skills with an eye towards senior leadership in the future
• A well-resourced, hard -working and supportive team
• Excellent care and support for all staff
• Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for professional development
• A positive and stimulating learning environment which values the contribution of all staff
• Commitment to School Teacher’s pay and conditions
• Free car parking on site
• Opportunities for promotion and progression

Benefits:

As a PACT employee you will have access to benefits listed below:

• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted gym membership
• Retail Discounts
• 2.5 well-being days
• £200 Employee Referral Scheme
• Ongoing CPD for all staff
• 24/7 GP Helpline
• Well-resourced school

The PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Further information about the school our outcomes and philosophy can be found on our Trust’s website: www.pahigh.co.uk

To apply for this role, please complete the online application form available via the link here

To discuss this role further or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the PACT HR Team via HR@the-pact.co.uk.

“This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role”

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time without prior notice.

Closing date: Tuesday 20 May 2025 - midday

Shortlisting: Wednesday 21 May 2025

Interviews: Friday 23 May 2025

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Prince Albert High School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 570 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Prince Albert High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/prince-albert-high-school

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