Head of English

South Wirral High School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 8EH

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 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: £43,090.00 - £61,222.00 Annually (FTE) MPS 01 (£32,916) to UPS 03 (£51,048) plus TRL 1B (£10,174 p.a.)

Head of English job summary

About the Role

South Wirral High School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of English to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an expert teacher of English to lead and inspire a faculty, driving forward the quality of teaching, curriculum development, and student outcomes. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision and culture of the faculty, ensuring alignment with the school’s mission and ethos.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the faculty, ensuring a clear vision and strong culture that supports the school’s mission.
• Lead on the intent, implementation, and impact of the curriculum, ensuring it meets the school’s high standards and supports all learners.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of curriculum impact, using quality assurance, internal assessments, and external examinations to drive improvements.
• Oversee the professional development and appraisal of faculty staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and assessment, monitoring progress and implementing strategies to address gaps in learning.
• Promote literacy across the curriculum and ensure ambitious expectations for all students, including disadvantaged and priority groups.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and conduct within the faculty, supporting staff with effective strategies and parental communication.
• Cultivate a love of learning through high-quality extra-curricular activities and extended curriculum opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and effective management of faculty resources and finances.

Requirements

• Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / PGCE.
• Proven experience of successful teaching, with evidence of adding value to student achievement at Key Stages 4 and 5.
• Thorough knowledge of the curriculum and examination syllabus requirements in English.
• Strong classroom practice, with the ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Commitment to raising standards and achievement for all students.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team effectively, with a focus on staff well-being and professional development.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a dynamic and committed faculty team.
• Access to high-quality professional development and leadership training.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Contribution to a school with a strong ethos and commitment to student success.
• Access to TCAT Plus, our Reward and Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts and benefits, car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and other online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College.

The School

We are a co-educational 11-18 school, in Eastham, Merseyside, England. We are a dynamic, successful and growing school that was graded “Good” by Ofsted in October 2022.

South Wirral is a school where every child matters and every child thrives. The aims of our curriculum are to develop successful learners, confident and inspired individuals and aspiring, responsible citizens. Extra-curricular activities are an integral part of school life, as we help students to build skills in the 5 'LORIC' principles - Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative and Communication.

As a proud member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), we benefit from strong collaboration with a family of like-minded schools. This partnership enhances opportunities for both students and staff, supporting our commitment to continuous improvement and educational excellence.

We are looking to recruit staff who share our vision and values to ensure that every child becomes the best version of themselves.

This accompanying booklet gives you more information about the personal and professional benefits that will be available to you: Click here to read our Applicant Information Pack

The Assessment Process will be: student voice panel (20%)

lesson observation (30%)

Interview & presentation (50%)

Closing date: Thursday 14th May 2026

Interview date: W/C 18th May 2026

If you have any queries about this post, please email: recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk

The post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability

Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our school’s website:

http://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/policies/

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 South Wirral High School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 1234 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Wirral High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-wirral-high-school-wirral

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