The Beacon School is seeking to appoint an exceptional and dedicated Head of English to join our team. You will work within a team of highly motivated and talented individuals who work closely together in their shared commitment to provide high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and for every student. If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ educational journeys and the professional growth of colleagues, we invite you to apply and join our forward-thinking community.
Your opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Department or for a dedicated and inspirational teacher looking for the next step in their career path. This role will be considered to be part of the Extended Senior Leadership Team for a candidate with relevant experience.
You will be highly motivated with the ability to inspirationally lead and manage a team of committed staff delivering English, at GCSE level. You will have responsibility for leading rapid and sustainable improvement strategies designed to secure excellent outcomes and progression rates for all learners, promoting the highest standards in teaching, learning and assessment to maximise student achievement and progression.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of high-quality teaching with the ability to secure excellent outcomes.
As a Head of Department for English at The Beacon School, you will have access to relevant CPD opportunities for professional development and growth. Working as part of the GLF Trust comprising of 43 schools, we can support you with career pathways for progression.
About The Beacon School
The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community, our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and well-being. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
* Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
* Flexible working options
* Work life and family friendly policies
* Access to a staff benefits portal
* Community and collaboration working model
The Details
Start Date: September 2025, or sooner if available
Contract type: Full Time / Permanent. We will also consider Part Time candidates
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
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