Progress Leader for English
Up Holland High School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7ALThis job expired on 14 October 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
14 October 2026 at 8am
Date listed
29 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
- 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Teacher Scale / Upper Pay Scale
Additional allowances
TLR 1.2
What skills and experience we're looking for
Following the successful promotion of the previous postholder we are seeking to appoint a passionate, enthusiastic and committed Progress Leader (Head of Department) for English who can lead, inspire and drive excellence in teaching and learning across the department.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching and strong student outcomes. You will bring leadership experience, either within the English department or more widely across the school, and have the vision and determination to further develop an ambitious and successful team.
You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be highly motivated and collaborative, and demonstrate a strong commitment to ensuring every student achieves their full potential in English.
Above all, you will model and deliver our ethos of being ‘Dedicated to Excellence’, leading by example and striving to secure the very best outcomes for all students.
What the school offers its staff
If appointed, you can expect full-support and continuing professional development, as we promote a model of leadership at all levels and a bespoke and tailored professional development programme. We offer a professionally stimulating working environment where staff have the opportunity to progress and most critically, to positively impact the lives of our students.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Up Holland High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance, including checks with past employers. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education online searches will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Up Holland High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 874 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- j.harrison@uphollandhigh.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01695 625191
Situated on the borders of Lancashire, Wigan and St Helens, Up Holland High School, Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan. WN5 7AL
If you would like a snapshot of what our school is about, please see our video, available to view using the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL5yjTJwG_8
Full vacancy details can be downloaded from this website or the school website: https://www.uhhs.uk/about-our-school/vacancies
Arranging a visit to Up Holland High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.harrison@uphollandhigh.org.uk.
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