Head of English

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 4AW

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS.UPS, TLR 1:1 (Actual £10,174)
• Additional allowances:

  MPS.UPS, TLR 1:1 (Actual £10,174)

Head of English job summary

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Head of English to lead our English department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, committed, and experienced teacher to play a key role in shaping the academic and personal development of our students.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in teaching and leadership, with the vision and drive to further develop a high-performing department and ensure outstanding outcomes for all learners.

About the role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and experienced English practitioner to shape the direction of English teaching and learning across the college. The successful candidate will:

• Provide strong, visionary leadership for the English department
• Drive outstanding teaching and learning across all key stages
• Lead curriculum development, ensuring a broad, engaging and challenging offer
• Use data effectively to raise attainment and progress outcomes
• Support and develop staff through coaching and professional development
• Play a key role in the wider leadership of the college

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitionerHas leadership experience or demonstrates the potential for senior leadership
• Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for English
• Is committed to raising aspirations and achievement for all students
• Has organised, resilient, and an excellent communicator
• Will actively support the Catholic ethos of the school (applications are welcome from all faiths and none)

Closing Date: Monday 18th May, 2026 at 8am

Interviews: Tuesday 19th May 2026

*The College reserves the right to interview as soon as it has a suitable field of candidates and so encourages early applications*

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application. Applicants will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. Where the role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Applying for the job

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

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 775 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Griffin Catholic College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-griffin-catholic-college-cannock

Are you looking for a new challenge in an innovative and supportive 11-18 Catholic school? Now part of the newly expanded Painsley Catholic Academy, the largest multi-academy in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is looking to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking and inspirational staff to join us on our journey to success. With a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community, the school provides a haven where all can flourish. Situated just outside the town centre and easily accessed by train, bus or the M6, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is proud of its strong community links and its beautiful grounds.

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