Head of English

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What skills and experience we're looking for The College is looking to appoint a Head of Subject to lead English.

This would be for a January 2027 start, but earlier is possible if the candidate is available.

The ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher and be able to demonstrate the ability to lead by example and show they have had a positive impact on student outcomes within English.

You may also have either the experience or potential to lead developments across other subject areas.

In 2025 our overall Attainment 8 score was 4. 4. Students studying English Language achieved 60% grade 4 and above;
English Literature achieved 53% grade 4 or above;
Media Studies achieved 51% grade 4 and above.

This is an opportunity for the right candidate to have a significant impact on the structure and delivery of the English curriculum at The College.

The Community College Bishop’s Castle is a popular rural secondary school, which provides our community with good to outstanding development, learning and progress in a positive, pleasant learning environment.

We were described by OFSTED as having a “committed staff team” that is “determined to create a positive learning culture”. All judgements were good.

Our well-behaved students respond positively to our hard-working and highly committed staff.

They achieve well and leave the school with results that are above the national average.

You will be joining the school at an exciting stage of its development.

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.

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