Head of English Vacancy
Combe Pafford School, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NL21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st January 2027
Closing date
14 October 2026 at 10am
Date listed
23 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- TPS + SEN + TRL2a
Head of English Vacancy job summary
We are looking for someone who understands that ambition and strong foundations go hand in hand. We want our pupils to leave school with the English skills, confidence and independence they need for further learning, employment and adult life.
You will be joining a department with a strong commitment to our pupils and their English development. We are looking for someone who can build on and continue the good work already established, while bringing their own ideas, expertise and enthusiasm to the next stage of the department's development. You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues to refine and develop curriculum pathways, teaching approaches and outcomes, ensuring that the department continues to respond effectively to the changing needs and aspirations of our pupils.
Working in a specialist autism school requires creativity, flexibility and a willingness to understand how pupils learn best. You will work closely with teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals to develop approaches that are accessible, engaging and purposeful. You will be supported to develop your understanding of autism and specialist pedagogy; previous experience of working in a special school is not essential.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Combe Pafford School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 8 to 19
- Size
- 239 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 8 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- Website
- Combe Pafford School website
Combe Pafford is a successful and popular 8-19 single academy special school situated on the coast in Torbay within easy reach of Dartmoor National Park. The school is a very popular school and always oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation locally for catering for the needs of pupils who have moderate learning difficulties, many of whom have additional needs of ASC or PD. We have 205 pre 16 pupils and a thriving sixth form of 60 students.
We are fortunate in that the school has been extensively remodelled and refurbished in recent years and we have invested heavily and created a wide range of first-class vocational facilities on-site which includes a construction hall, fully operational garage, a horticulture centre, hair salon, café which opens to the public and, at present, we are constructing a new animal care centre. The outcome of this is that on average, at least 50% of our students leave us to undertake suitable and appropriate employment.
Besides a wide-ranging academic offer, we are also extremely keen to help youngsters develop their personal and social skills through wide-ranging enrichment and residential opportunities, which recently has included visits to Europe, China and Costa Rica and at present, planning is underway for students to visit a link school in Kenya with another group going to Gran Canaria.
Our vision is to develop a successful school that delivers the very best educational experience with a clear focus on raising standards and having high aspirations for all pupils and students whilst celebrating each individual’s uniqueness.
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