Head of English

The Wavell School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH

179 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Autumn Term

• Closing date

  1 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR plus TLR1b (£12,525)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR1b (£12,525)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to the retirement of our longstanding Curriculum Leader, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated English teacher ready to take the next step in their career. This role is ideal for someone beginning their leadership journey within a highly supportive environment. You will receive clear mentoring, structured development and the chance to help shape a well‑resourced and successful department.

English is a consistently strong subject at The Wavell School, where students achieve excellent progress. The faculty benefits from its own dedicated teaching block and a stable, friendly and collaborative team who work closely together to create an energising environment where both staff and students thrive.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic classroom practitioner who:

• as secure subject knowledge and a passion for English teaching
• brings positivity, resilience and a willingness to learn
• sets high expectations and nurtures students to achieve them
• creates engaging, enjoyable lessons that support excellent progress
• works well within a team and values collaborative planning
• is ready to develop their leadership skills with support and mentoring

What the school offers its staff

We offer excellent support, additional PPA time and a welcoming team where new leaders can thrive. We are a friendly, forward‑thinking school with a strong local reputation, and we are delighted to welcome enthusiastic teachers who want to grow with us. Our focus on high‑quality teaching and a supportive culture has led to excellent outcomes, and we are proud of the positive, respectful atmosphere our students and staff enjoy every day.

Click here to hear directly from our staff about life at Wavell: LINK TO VIDEO

We will provide:

• a positive culture with high standards of behaviour
• a supportive, collaborative and down‑to‑earth staff team
• additional PPA time for all teaching staff and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• clear professional development and leadership pathways including coaching and support for colleagues new to leadership
• opportunities to grow at a pace that suits you
• access to Health Assured wellbeing resources

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 children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and service provider. This commitment is based on our belief in the broad principles of social justice and our aim is to provide services and employment on a fair and equitable basis.

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.

Additional documents

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

Recruitment Pack - Head of English (1).pdf - 1.23 MB (opens in new tab)

Director of English - Jan 2026 (1).pdf - 203 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Wavell School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1029 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Wavell School website
• Email address: kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01252 341256
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-wavell-school

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Arranging a visit to The Wavell School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk.

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