Head of English

Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6SR

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • 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, Permanent Position
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: UPS1 to UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role requires that you:

• Have high standards and expectations of both students and colleagues
• Have high aspirations for what young people are capable of
• Have experience and a proven track record of leading, motivating and managing a team
• Have experience in coaching and/or mentoring
• Have excellent organisational and behaviour management skills
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents
• Are committed, enthusiastic, determined and have attention to detail
• Are up to date with national curriculum requirements to ensure positive outcomes for our students

What the school offers its staff

We have a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to lead our amazing English department.

We pride ourselves on delivering a high quality and diverse curriculum which enables our students to achieve the very best they can. Our last GCSE results in Summer 2025 saw 88% of our students achieve grades 9 – 4 in English and Mathematics, and 69% gaining grades 9 – 5. Additionally, 88% of our students achieved grades 9 - 4 in English Language and 92% achieved grades 9 - 4 in English Literature.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a team that delivers enthusiastic and innovative lessons.
• A happy, vibrant and inclusive school with outstanding behaviour
• Friendly, confident and caring students who strive to do their best

• The opportunity to be part of a wider school community who are from all walks of life, religion or no religion, who are all friendly, collaborative, and supportive

• A fully supported professional development and career progression plan

• The chance to work at a superb school with welcoming, dedicated and hard- working staff, who embrace team spirit

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 891 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School website
• Email address: beverley.oshea@bcs.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01256 462661
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishop-challoner-catholic-secondary-school

Bishop Challoner is a very popular, oversubscribed and successful school serving the Community of Basingstoke and the surrounding area. 

Arranging a visit to Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email beverley.oshea@bcs.hants.sch.uk.

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