Curriculum Lead​/Head of English

Are you an ambitious and inspirational English specialist ready to lead a thriving department and make a lasting impact on students' outcomes?

Bourne End Academy is seeking a passionate Curriculum Lead/Head of English to drive excellence across the department, inspire both staff and students, and ensure every learner develops a love of language and literature.

• Lead and develop a high-performing English department.
• Drive outstanding teaching, learning and curriculum delivery.
• Use data effectively to raise achievement and close gaps.
• Coach and support colleagues to deliver exceptional classroom practice.
• Champion high expectations and a culture of academic excellence.

• Has a strong track record of improving student outcomes in English.
• Is passionate about delivering an engaging and ambitious curriculum.
• Can motivate, develop and inspire others.
• Has the vision and determination to make a real difference.

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a significant impact at Bourne End Academy, we would love to hear from you.

Pay range: £35,602.00 - £54,328.00 + TLR 1B £12,960.00

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Degree or equivalent qualification in English or a related subject.
• Proven experience teaching English at secondary level.
• Experience of leading a department, key stage or whole-school initiative (desirable).
• Evidence of continued professional development and a commitment to ongoing learning.

Bourne End Academy (BEA) is an ambitious and vibrant school community led by a Headteacher, who brings over 18 years of experience in teaching and senior leadership. With a commitment to high standards, inclusion, and continuous improvement, Bourne End strives to ensure every student becomes an Amazing, Ambitious Achiever, academically successful, confident, and well‑prepared for life.

At BEA we are on a journey of rapid improvement, we work as a team, fully committed to supporting, developing and maintaining a culture of positivity, ambition and fun.

As part of the E-ACT family of schools, Bourne End benefits from exceptional professional development, innovation, and collaboration, helping them build a culture of belonging, curiosity, and excellence.

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Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support.

If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated…