Head of English

South Charnwood High School, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9TB

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  13 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 December 2025

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: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR1A £10,174

What skills and experience we're looking for

Post: Head of English

Hours: Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS TLR1A £10,174

Contract: Permanent

Start: 13 April 2026

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic & ambitious practitioner to lead the English department in this highly successful, over-subscribed 11-16 School.

You would be tasked with building on the achievements of the past and spearhead the department to further outstanding success in the future.

Are you:

• A highly qualified practitioner with a love of English?

• A believer in a holistic approach to education and want to transform lives as a key middle leader?

• Committed to providing an exciting & innovative curriculum for pupils of all abilities?

• Able to contribute to the school’s rich programme of extra-curricular activities?

• Excited by the prospect of teaching highly motivated pupils?

• Dedicated to making a difference to young people?

If the answer is ‘yes’ to these questions, then we would love to talk to you!

We can offer you the chance to develop in a school with:

• highly motivated, responsive pupils

• well-equipped departments

• a fantastically supportive team of colleagues

• a sensible marking policy to support a good work/life balance

• a strong ethos of supportive professional development

Further information about South Charnwood High School is available at our website www.southcharnwood.leics.sch.uk

Please ensure your application form and covering letter include examples of your experience and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. We encourage you to visit us prior to application. Applications should be made via ETeach Head of English

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Tuesday 13th January 2026

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable candidate or number of applications are received before the official closing date.

As this job is designated as a ‘regulated activity’ an enhanced DBS check with Barred list check is essential

‘South Charnwood High School – Committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you the chance to develop in a school with:

• highly motivated, responsive pupils

• well-equipped departments

• a fantastically supportive team of colleagues

• a sensible marking policy to support a good work/life balance

• a strong ethos of supportive professional development

Further information about South Charnwood High School is available at our website www.southcharnwood.leics.sch.uk

Please ensure your application form and covering letter include examples of your experience and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. We encourage you to visit us prior to application. Applications should be made via ETeach Head of English

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Tuesday 13th January 2026

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable candidate or number of applications are received before the official closing date.

As this job is designated as a ‘regulated activity’ an enhanced DBS check with Barred list check is essential

‘South Charnwood High School – Committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People

Flexible working opportunities

Part time/job share considered

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

As this job is designated as a 'regulated activity' an enhanced DBS check with Barred list check is essential.

'South Charnwood High School - Committed to safeguarding Children and Young People'

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of English Information pack Dec 25.docx (1).pdf - 410 KB (opens in new tab)

About South Charnwood High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 867 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Charnwood High School website
• Email address: recruitment@southcharnwood.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-charnwood-high-school

South Charnwood High School (Markfield) is an outstanding, oversubscribed and high-achieving 11-16 Secondary school. It lies in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, with easy access to the M1.

Arranging a visit to South Charnwood High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@southcharnwood.org.

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