Head of English

The Bewdley School, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1BL

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 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, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Monday-Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS1 to UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  TLR1a = £10,174

What skills and experience we're looking for

We seek a colleague who has:

• Exceptional energy and enthusiasm
• Substantial leadership & organizational capacity
• A sophisticated grasp of how children learn
• The optimism to imagine a better future

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• Students who are genuinely curious
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive culture
• Opportunities for personal development
• A commitment to rational leadership

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS, where appropriate.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

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 advert January 2026.pdf - 170 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Bewdley School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 964 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Bewdley School website
• Email address: lol@bewdley.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01299 403277
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-bewdley-school

The Bewdley School, serving the Georgian town of Bewdley and on the banks of the River Severn, is a fully inclusive and comprehensive school performing well in national examinations and offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Students are hungry to learn, and the school is warm and welcoming. If you would like to work with skilled colleagues in a supportive environment, where you are free to develop your professional skills, please apply.

Arranging a visit to The Bewdley School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lol@bewdley.worcs.sch.uk.

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