Head of Department - English

Reddish Vale High School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 7HD

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  1 October 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1C

What skills and experience we're looking for

Reddish Vale High School are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, committed and ambitious Head of Department. The successful candidate will display a real passion for learning and the teaching of English, with proven experience of leadership and teaching across KS3 and 4.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team and this is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, creative leader with the drive, passion and commitment to join our hugely talented team of staff, working together to encourage and support every leaner in reaching their full potential.

As Head of Department, you will:

• be accountable for student progress and development within the subject area;
• develop and enhance the curriculum implementation and pedagogical development of others;
• ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum for students studying English
• be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject/curriculum area;
• effectively manage and deploy teaching, support staff, financial and physical resources within the Subject area to support the improvement plan.

What the school offers its staff

v An engaging, creative and welcoming environment.

v Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions.

v Free on-site parking.

v On-site canteen facilities.

v Staff room with free refreshments.

v Employee Assistance Programme.

v Occupational Health and Counselling services available.

v Supported by a talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues.

v Active and supportive Governing Bodies and Senior Leadership Teams.

v CPD opportunities for all staff.

v A great place to work.

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.

About Reddish Vale High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 999 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Reddish Vale High School website
• Email address: recruitment@reddish.stockport.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 477 3544
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/reddish-vale-high-school

Our Vision
Personal and academic achievement within a safe, inclusive and enriched learning environment: open minds and open doors.

Our Values
Ambition: we instil a lifelong love of learning and nurture skills and talents
Inclusion: we welcome and respect people from all backgrounds, valuing and celebrating diversity
Aspiration: we want people to be the best that they can be and for everyone to achieve their potential
Community: we develop local and global citizens of the future, always committed to working in partnership
Belief: we encourage everyone to believe in themselves and their future, providing opportunities to excel.

In all things, we expect our staff to work towards achieving the vision for our Trust, embracing our values and showing ethical leadership at all times.

Arranging a visit to Reddish Vale High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@reddish.stockport.sch.uk.

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