Head of English Department

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Ark Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Head of English to lead our English department and contribute to the academic success of our students. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring Head of Department to join a large and successful team of English teachers.

Our students perform exceptionally well in English at both GCSE and A-Level, and enjoy a rigorous and engaging curriculum throughout KS3 and KS4. We are looking for someone who aligns with our approach to curriculum and teaching, and who can continue to secure excellent outcomes for students at every stage of their education.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be vision-aligned with our approach to curriculum and teaching.
  • Have genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student.
  • Have up-to-date knowledge in the curriculum area.
  • Be motivated to continually improve standards and achieve excellence.

About Our School:

Ark John Keats is a fully-fledged all-through school, running from nursery to year 13, with over 1700 children. Our secondary school is oversubscribed, with a waiting list for every year group. Our community is composed of supportive and committed families who buy into our vision and work with us to ensure their children achieve all they are capable of in the future.

We aspire for all our children to have the academic knowledge necessary to enable them to progress to university, for pupils to have a love of learning and curiosity about the world, and for them to be polite, well-mannered young people who take responsibility for their choices and drive their own destinies.

We Offer:

  • Twice the number of training days as standard.
  • Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering up to £1,000 a year in savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
  • Interest-free loans of up to £5,000 available for season tickets or a bicycle.
  • Gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym.


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