Head of English Department
Caister Academy, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5LS12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 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: 32.5 hours, 52 weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 – UPR3 £34,069 - £52,835
Additional allowances
TLR1a (£10,531)
What skills and experience we're looking for
About You:
Caister Academy are seeking an ambitious and inspirational English specialist to lead our English Department and help drive outstanding outcomes for our students. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to high standards, values collaboration, and is motivated by making a lasting difference to young people's lives.
You will bring enthusiasm, vision and a genuine love of English, inspiring students to develop confidence in reading, writing, and communication. As a leader, you will foster a positive and supportive team culture, champion high-quality teaching and learning, and play a key role in shaping the continued success of the academy.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Proven record as a teacher whose pupils reach high standards of learning and achievement
- Understanding of the social, emotional, and intellectual development of teenagers
- Ability to lead a team, effectively communicating a vision, in order to get the best out of staff and pupils
- Effective behaviour management strategies
What the school offers its staff
About the English Department:
The English Department plays a central role in the life of Caister Academy, promoting excellence in literacy, language, and literature across the school. The team is committed to delivering an engaging and ambitious curriculum that broadens horizons, develops critical thinking, and enables students to achieve their full potential.
With a strong focus on high-quality teaching, enrichment opportunities, and a culture of continuous improvement, the department strives to inspire a love of reading and learning while ensuring every student has the support and challenge they need to succeed.
About Caister Academy:
Caister Academy is a vibrant, community-rooted school where high expectations and strong values shape every student’s journey. We believe that by removing barriers to learning, we empower young people to achieve excellent outcomes and lead fulfilling, successful lives.
Caister Academy was founded in 1950 to serve the local area and has grown to welcome students from surrounding villages and Great Yarmouth. Since joining the Creative Education Trust in 2015, we have flourished as an 11–16 co-educational school, with a specialism in literature and the performing arts.
We are proud of our past, passionate about our present, and ambitious for our future. We invite you to join our community and be part of a school that celebrates heritage, values character, and champions success. To find out more please visit our website.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at NorfolkHR@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
Further information about the job
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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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Caister Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 657 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Caister Academy website
- Email address
- tierney.webb@lynngroveacademy.org.uk
About Our School:
Curious about what makes Caister Academy special? We warmly invite you to explore our ethos and discover what it's like to be part of our community on our website.
Discover More About Our Trust:
We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.
Arranging a visit to Caister Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tierney.webb@lynngroveacademy.org.uk.
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