Head of English

• Address: Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 9HE
• Salary: MPR / UPR + TLR1B (Currently £12,514)
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible

Reference: 8325

Thomas Mills High School and Sixth Form are seeking to appoint a dedicated, inspiring and motivated Head of English to lead an excellent team, as well as actively contributing to whole school priorities. The post would suit a well-qualified and experienced teacher who is able to lead a team of teachers towards further success.

The English Department is consistently high performing at both GCSE and A Level. You will be an outstanding Teacher of English, able to inspire students and staff. You will also have an awareness of the importance of English across the curriculum and will actively contribute to whole school leadership. The post would equally suit a colleague who is looking to consolidate leadership of such a valuable subject, as well as to gain whole school management experience as preparation for senior leadership.

In short, we are looking for the best candidate(s) who will have the greatest impact on the school and therefore our wonderful pupils.

You will be a dedicated and organised teacher with a good knowledge of English. It is essential to be able to teach the full age and ability range up to ‘A Level’. The Department works well together as a team, sharing good ideas and supporting each other.

To find out more

For more information, please read the job description on our website

We are a flourishing 11-18 high school situated in the pleasant and historic town of Framlingham, Suffolk. We are consistently one of the region’s highest performing schools.

There is a thirst for learning amongst the pupils and as a parent once remarked, "it's cool to learn here." We have high expectations of our pupils and well qualified staff. Through excellent teaching and learning, pupils make very good progress here. We are very proud of our broad and balanced curriculum. Pupils can genuinely discover and excel in their talents!

Pupils progress to a range of destinations from university (including over 10 students to Oxbridge over the past six years), college, training or employment.

Roll: 1056.

How to apply

Further details and application forms are available from our website or from Gill Gobbitt, Headteacher’s PA.

Applications are to be returned to the Headteacher,
Philip Hurst at the school:
Saxtead Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 9HE
or by email to ggobbit

Closing date: 9 am, 2 February 2026.

We encourage suitable applicants to get in touch and apply early. We reserve the right to interview and appoint ahead of this deadline if we get an appropriate calibre of candidate(s).

Applicants should be aware that Thomas Mills High School will undertake a general online search as part of the application process and by completing the application form agree for us to do so.

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• Job Identification 22025
• Job Category Teaching Secondary School jobs