Head of English

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

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

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

  TLR1A £10,174 and possible R&R allowance for the right candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

Post: Head of English

Hours: Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS TLR1A £10,174 a competitive recruitment and retention allowance may be available for the right candidate

Contract: Permanent

Start: 13 April 2026

South Charnwood High School is an oversubscribed, highly successful 11–16 school, and we are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of English to lead our thriving department into its next exciting chapter.

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational practitioner to shape the future of English in a school where pupils are motivated, outcomes are strong, and staff are valued. A recruitment allowance is available to a suitably qualified and experienced successful candidate.

You will lead a well-established department with a strong history of excellent GCSE outcomes. Building on existing success, you will:

• Inspire a love of language and literature in every pupil

• Lead and motivate a committed team of teachers

• Develop a challenging, engaging and forward-thinking curriculum

• Drive outstanding teaching, learning and assessment

Are you:

• Passionate about English and outstanding classroom practice

• An inspiring leader who believes in education as a force for transformation

• Committed to high expectations for all pupils

• Innovative in curriculum design and pedagogy

• Keen to contribute to our vibrant extra-curricular culture

• Ready to take the next step in their leadership journey

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you the chance to develop in a school with:

• Highly motivated, respectful and ambitious pupils

• A supportive, collaborative and welcoming staff team

• Well-resourced and well-equipped departments

• A sensible marking policy that protects work–life balance

• High-quality professional development, including NPQs

• Clear progression routes towards senior leadership

Additionally, we are pleased to offer a range of staff benefits, including:

• A Cycle to Work scheme to support healthy and sustainable commuting

• Free on-site parking

• A beautiful rural campus providing a calm and inspiring working environment

• Free annual flu vaccinations to support staff wellbeing

• 50% staff reduction for Hiring and Lettings facilities

• Social and team-building events throughout the year

• Flexible or part-time working options where operationally possible

• Funded professional qualifications (e.g. NPQs, Masters modules)

• Family-friendly policies such as enhanced maternity, paternity or carers’ leave

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 3rd February 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 Jan 26.docx.pdf - 349 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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