Head of English

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/OSA/51446

Location

Tudor Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1NW

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£43, £61,222.00 Annually (FTE)

Salary inclusive of TLR 1A £10,174

Closing Date

9:00am, 23rd Jan 2026

Start Date

September 2026 or earlier

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We are looking for an ambitious and expert leader of the English department. We are a reflective and improving school, implementing evidence informed teaching and learning strategies. Regardless of where you are at in your career, we will provide you with the necessary professional development and support to enable you to be a great leader at Ormiston Sudbury Academy and to build connections across the Ormiston Academy Trust.

At Ormiston Sudbury Academy, we are passionate about the education, care and development of young people. First and foremost, we support and challenge our students to find and fulfil their academic potential. We want every student to leave with the best set of qualifications they can attain. Pastoral care is a great strength of the school and the values of kindness and respect that staff model are instilled in the students. Our academy is a caring environment in which students and staff make use of high quality learning opportunities to develop their maximum academic, moral, social and spiritual potential. We are committed to developing equality of opportunity for all. We seek to continually improve and to work not simply harder but more effectively, as individuals and with others.

This is an exciting time to join our team of staff who are working together to improve student outcomes and continually develop themselves as professionals.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

About you

In order to succeed in this role, you will be;

• a skilled teacher of English with an understanding of effective pedagogical approaches.
• passionate about leading successful learning, in their classroom and across the subject, promoting a positive school culture.
• able to model well planned, organized and innovative lessons for the faculty.
• an effective and efficient team leader.
• organised and have an eye for detail.

You will need to provide our students with an outstanding education in English and work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to provide effective support with a view to continuing to raise standards, supporting the school in securing high standards of teaching and learning.

We believe in supporting every student and staff member is reaching their full potential.

In return, we can offer you;

• a range of CPD opportunities to support professional development inside and outside the classroom.
• a self-driven approach to professional growth.
• a range of evidence-informed strategies to support teaching and learning inside the classroom.
• a consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted.
• a welcoming staff community.
• a range of staff benefits including; discounts at major retailers through Vivup, access to a contributory pension scheme and a staff advice and counselling service.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mrs S Morris, Principal, via email at or call

If you would relish the opportunity of working with us in our supportive and stimulating professional environment, then we would welcome your application.

Please apply before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Sudbury Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here:

All the academy policies can be found here:

Nicola Logan

Tudor Road, Sudbury

Suffolk

CO10 1NW