Head of English

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, dynamic, innovative and committed specialist in English who is passionate about their subject. We want to see our students develop a real appreciation of English Language, English Literature and Literacy.

We are delighted to be recruiting for the role of Head of English to lead the subject into the next stage of its delivery of a great quality of education. The Axholme Academy is committed to providing our students with a broad curriculum throughout their learning journey.

We teach an ambitious and rigorous curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students to achieve positive outcomes and go ‘Beyond Expectations’. You will work with the staff within the English department, the Senior Leadership team and the wider Academy team to continually drive standards across the department.

We’d like to hear from candidates who are:

● To provide professional leadership and management for the English Department to secure high quality teaching, positive outcomes for students and effective use of resources

● To work towards the Academy vision

● Passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children

● Well organised and motivated to support students of all abilities and needs

● Energetic and have a can-do attitude

● Committed to safeguarding and the well-being of everyone at the school

● Maintain high standards of consistency and accuracy

The post is suitable for both experienced leaders and those for whom this would be their first leadership role. What is important to us is that we appoint someone who is totally committed to the post and can demonstrate the ability to consistently deliver quality leadership and first class Teaching and Learning across the 11-16 age range. We need someone who will work effectively and enthusiastically as our Head of English and with other colleagues to continue moving the department forward and raising the profile of English and Literacy throughout the Academy and beyond.

In return, we can offer:

● a positive and supportive working environment focused on student progress and achievement with a relentless focus on going ‘Beyond Expectations’.

● An exciting opportunity to join an academy with a fantastic cohort of students and a highly supportive staff and leadership team.

● Training and CPD opportunities. 

The Axholme Academy is an ambitious, forward thinking and friendly Academy serving the market town of Crowle and surrounding villages. We are increasingly becoming the first choice school for parents in the local area, not just those in our traditional catchment area of the market town of Crowle and surrounding villages but also those traditionally catered for by different local authorities.

In March 2023 Ofsted confirmed that The Axholme Academy continues to provide a good education for students. Please find the report attached HERE.

The Academy is a founder member of The Northern Lincolnshire Education Consortium Ltd. These links will provide the successful candidates with opportunities for excellent professional development and establish high impact partnerships across the region.

In order to make an application please visit the vacancies section on our website where you will also find further information about the Academy. Applications should be e-mailed to

Visits and informal discussions with the Principal and/or Vice Principal are very welcome; please call or e-mail the Academy to arrange.

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

The Axholme Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Start Date: September 2024

Closing Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024 12 midday

Shortlisting : Tuesday 7th May 2024

Interviews: Friday 10th May 2024