Head of Department

3 days ago

Shaftesbury, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Head of English –Shaftesbury

Full-Time | Start Date: Jan 2026

A secondary school in Shaftesbury is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of English to lead their provision and support students for whom English is not their first language. This is a full-time position starting as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will:

Lead and manage the English department, ensuring high-quality teaching and support for students across the school
Develop strategies to help students access the curriculum and achieve their full potential
Support and train staff in delivering inclusive teaching practices
Monitor student progress and adapt provision to meet individual needs
Work closely with families, external agencies, and the wider school community to ensure effective communication and support
The school can offer:

A diverse and inclusive environment where every student is valued
A committed and collaborative staff team
Strong leadership support and opportunities for professional development
Well-resourced classrooms and facilities to deliver high-quality learning
This role would suit an experienced teacher or leader with a strong background in EAL who is ready to take the next step in their career.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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