Subject Leader of English

Sir James Smith's School, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9UJ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 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: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) TLR 1b - £12,518

Subject Leader of English job summary

Sir James Smith’s School is seeking an ambitious, motivated and inspirational Subject Leader of English to lead our thriving department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or existing middle leader who is passionate about delivering an exceptional English curriculum and committed to ensuring every student achieves their full potential.

As Subject Leader of English, you will lead a dedicated team of practitioners, shape outstanding teaching and learning, and drive progress and attainment across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will play a vital role in the school’s continued improvement journey and work closely with senior leaders to ensure the very best provision for our students.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations.
• Has the vision and leadership skills to inspire both staff and students.
• Can lead curriculum development, assessment and teaching practice with confidence.
• Is committed to raising standards and securing strong outcomes for all learners.
• Works collaboratively and values professional growth.

We offer:

• A supportive and forward‑thinking leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• A committed, friendly and hardworking English Department.
• A school community that values creativity, inclusivity and ambition.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement once sufficient applications have been received.

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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

Sir James Smith's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all pre-employment checks necessary to meet Safer Recruitment requirements, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

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 Sir James Smith's School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 605 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir James Smith's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-james-smith-s-school

Sir James Smith’s is part of North Cornwall Learning Trust. Apart from being a ‘Good’ school, Sir Jim’s is also a great place to work. Visitors, including Ofsted, comment on the friendly and supportive atmosphere. Staff and students are happy and enjoy their time at school.

We are a smaller than average co-educational comprehensive school, serving a large rural hinterland in North Cornwall. It’s a fantastic place to live if you like the outdoors. Our extensive rural catchment area of 100 square miles includes 8 partner primary schools though we attract students from many others. The dispersed settlement pattern means approximately 70% of students travel daily by bus. North Cornwall is one of the least sparsely populated areas in England and Wales thanks to the glorious Bodmin Moor.

At present we have 38 teachers, and 40 non-teaching staff including 4 technicians, 1 Librarian, 8 admin assistants and 7 classroom assistants. The Local Governance Committee work closely with staff, as do various support agencies. The small size of the school means that we all know the students very well and staff work together effectively. This is a school on a humane scale where personal relationships matter.

We have a "continental day". This means an earlier start - at 8.10 am for staff and 8.25 am for students. Students have one year assembly per week. There are 5 one-hour lessons and 2 breaks of 20 and 30 minutes. The main part of the day ends at 2.30 pm. On Mondays there are meetings; on Wednesdays Tuesdays and Thursdays, extra-curricular activities and late buses; on Fridays many staff go home a little earlier!

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