Head of English

Oak Academy, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  9 January 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 April 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: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) M1-UPS3 plus TLR1.2 - £13,964

Head of English job summary

About the Role

Are you an ambitious and inspiring English specialist ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We are seeking a dynamic Head of English to lead our department and play a pivotal role in shaping outstanding teaching and learning across our secondary provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership as Head of Department
• Line manage and develop English staff, supporting and challenging them to achieve excellent outcomes
• Drive improvements in student attainment, progress, and engagement across all key stages
• Design, implement, and evaluate creative and inclusive schemes of work
• Monitor teaching, learning, and assessment to ensure consistently high standards
• Use data effectively to inform strategic planning and targeted interventions
• Promote excellent behaviour, attitudes to learning, and a positive classroom culture
• Lead curriculum development, enrichment opportunities, and parental engagement
• Contribute to whole-school strategy as a valued member of the middle leadership team

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for English
• Has the ability to inspire both students and staff
• Demonstrates strong leadership and organisational skills
• Is committed to raising achievement and closing attainment gaps
• Can use data confidently to drive improvement
• Thrives in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment
• Is dedicated to inclusive education and student wellbeing

What We have to Offer:

• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
• A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
• All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
• Strong potential for career progression.
• A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
• An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
• Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced-price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
• A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.



Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Maddy Fuller, HR Academy Lead at maddy.fuller@lss.weareauthentic.education

Together we are Courageous, Innovative, Excellent

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 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 Oak Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 647 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oak Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oak-academy

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