HEAD OF ENGLISH

Wallingford School, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8HH

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 April 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: £37,101.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS + TLR 1(2)

HEAD OF ENGLISH job summary

HEAD OF ENGLISH

Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent

Required for: September 2026

Salary: TLR1(2)

Closing Date for Applications: 9am Monday 27th April 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 30th April 2026

Wallingford School is an oversubscribed, successful 11-18 school with enthusiastic students, supportive staff and excellent facilities. We are among the most successful schools in the country for progress in English and Maths. In 2025 81% of our students achieved at least a Grade 4 in English and Maths at GCSE; 63% achieved at least a Grade 5 in English and Maths and 29% achieved 5 or more Grade 7s or above. Vocational grades were similarly impressive: 91% of entries gained at least a Level 2 Pass and 31% were at least a Level 2 Distinction. At A Level 31% of entries were A*-A and 61% of entries were A*-B. 83% of KS5 Vocational entries gained at least a Merit and 57% were a Distinction or Distinction*.

This is a very happy and supportive environment, with great relationships throughout the school. We place an especially high value on the development of colleagues and have an extensive professional development programme. There are many opportunities for teachers to work collaboratively across the school. The successful applicant should expect to be very well supported in their professional development.

We are looking to appoint a team leader for English with the ability to deliver both an engaging curriculum and exceptional results. The department is vibrant and full of personality with an emphasis on team-work and mutual support. English has a robust record of success at all key stages. In GCSE English Language in 2025 81% of students achieved 4+, 68% 5+ and 25% 7+. In GCSE English Literature 84% of students achieved 4+, 72% 5+ and 26% 7+. In English Literature at KS5 62% achieved A*-B and 15% achieved A*-A.

The successful candidate will know how to oversee the development and implementation of inspiring and challenging programmes of study. They will also understand the importance of effective data analysis, assessment systems and monitoring to ensure pupil progress. Their understanding of high-quality teaching and learning will enable them to support and guide our team of talented and committed teachers to build on their existing record of success.

Wallingford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to the usual child protection vetting processes along with other relevant employment checks.

Please see attached document for full specifics of the role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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.

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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 Wallingford School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1437 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wallingford School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wallingford-school

Wallingford School is an oversubscribed, successful 11-18 school with enthusiastic students, supportive staff and excellent facilities. We are among the most successful schools in the country for progress in English and Maths. In 2019 students achieved 75% 4+ in English and Maths at GCSE, with a Progress 8 score of +0.31. Our A Level students are consistently in the top 25% nationally for Value Added progress.

This is a very happy and supportive environment, with great relationships throughout the school. We place an especially high value on the development of colleagues and have an extensive professional development programme. There are many opportunities for teachers to work collaboratively across the school.

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