Subject Leader - English

Are you an innovative, enthusiastic, and passionate English Teacher and Leader?

Then this will be the job for you.

This post provides a unique opportunity to work within a high-performing and growing 11 to 18 grammar school with a large sixth-form and exceptiona lstudents.

We are proud to be Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2025, Ranked No 1 in the North of England - The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2025.

We would like to appoint an outstanding Subject Leader of English. The department is always looking at ways of developing its curriculum and widening the experience for students so expert subject knowledge and a passion to lead extra-curricular activities in English are highly desirable.

You will need to:

• believe in our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence and follow our school ethos embedded in our motto of ‘Nil Sine Labore’ - Nothing Without Work

• be a reflective practitioner wanting to develop and hone your craft to the highest level
• be an inspirational teacher who builds excellent relationships and motivates students

What You Will Bring to the Role

• A degree in a relevant discipline and a recognised teaching qualification.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the11-18 curriculum and educational best practices.
• Detailed knowledge of pedagogical practice in relation to Teaching and Learning.
• Skilled classroom practitioner.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• Ability to lead, manage and inspire colleagues.
• Ability to form good working relationships and influence others.
• Capacity to evaluate and improve.
• A strong classroom presence with the ability to inspire and motivate students from KS3 to KS5.
• High level of skill in dealing with issues relating to student behaviour.
• Ability to analyse performance data.
• Effective ICT skills and an understanding of how technology can enhance teaching and learning.
• A willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities and the wider school community.
• Confidence in contributing to curriculum development, including schemes of work and teaching materials.
• Passionate belief in the ability of every student to achieve.
• A clear educational vision and sense of direction.
• Good organisational skills and high levels of self-motivation.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for English.
• A suitability to work with children, with a commitment to safeguarding and student well-being.

Why Should You Apply?

Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique learning environment, home to students who are eager to learn, ambitious in their aspirations, and keen to make the most of their educational experience.

We take pride in:

• Our diverse school community, which consistently achieves exceptional results.
• A school culture that supports students' academic success and personal development.
• Strong relationships between staff and students, creating a positive learning environment.
• High expectations, which drive students to excel.

We also offer:

• A competitive salary.
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• A range of well-being benefits.

If you are interested in this position, then please visit the vacancies section of our website www.heckgrammar.co.uk/vacancies.

We look forward to receiving your application

Completed applications should be sent by email to: recruitment@heckgrammar.co.uk.

Further information about the school is available on the school website www.heckgrammar.co.uk

Protection of children:

Disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

TLR1A (£10,174) plus 1/2 1OA (£1,238.50)