English Subject Lead (with Teaching Responsibility)

MPS/UPS (dependent on experience) + SEN Allowance

This isn’t just another English Lead role.

This is your chance to transform how young people find their voice, build confidence, and unlock the world through literacy.

We’re looking for an exceptional English specialist to lead a whole-school vision for English, literacy and oracy—from primary right through to sixth form. In our setting, relationships come first, inclusion is non-negotiable, and ambition runs through everything we do.

The Role

This is a high-impact leadership position with a teaching commitment. You will:

• Drive and shape a whole-school approach to English, literacy and oracy
• Deliver a coherent, ambitious curriculum from early years to post-16
• Take on phase leadership responsibility (aligned to your experience)
• Coach, develop and inspire staff through modelling and CPD
• Use assessment intelligently to raise achievement for all learners
• Play a key role in whole-school improvement and strategic direction

This is your opportunity to influence practice at every level and make a lasting difference.

About You

You are:

• An outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for English
• An experienced or emerging leader ready for the next step
• Deeply committed to inclusive education and SEND
• A confident, motivating leader who brings out the best in others
• Ambitious, resilient and driven by the belief that every student can succeed
• A strong communicator who thrives in a dynamic, specialist environment

Why Join Us?

• A genuine chance to shape English across a whole school
• The opportunity to transform young lives through literacy
• Incredible pupils who will inspire you every day
• A supportive, values-driven staff team
• Flexible PPA arrangements and additional leave to support wellbeing
• High-quality CPD and leadership development
• Freedom to innovate, lead and make your mark

About the School

We are a specialist setting for pupils aged 5–18 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), built on strong relationships, high expectations and truly personalised learning.

Our curriculum is broad, ambitious and bespoke—combining academic, vocational and creative pathways, supported by a deeply embedded therapeutic approach. From forest school to engineering, from GCSEs to vocational pathways, we create meaningful learning experiences that enable every young person to succeed.

Our wraparound therapy team and strong partnerships with families ensure pupils develop not just academically, but socially and emotionally—preparing them for life beyond education with confidence and independence.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead English in a school where your impact will be seen, felt and valued every day, we want to hear from you.

Apply early—we may interview and appoint before the closing date.