Head of English

**Salary**:
UPR + TLR 1b (12,040)

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

**Start date**:
September 2025

28 March 2025

**Job overview**:
Head of English

Do you have a passion for life and learning? If so, our inspirational teaching team at Idsall are looking for you to lead the English department.

**Your dynamic and creative approach will help encourage and champion today’s young readers, writers and speakers across Years 7 to 13.**

**This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic English teacher with a passion for excellence and innovation in teaching.**

**MPR/UPR + TLR 1b (£12,040)**

**1.0 FTE**

**Permanent**

**Required September 2025**

To be successful you will need to:

- Be able to teach English Language and English Literature across the whole ability range in KS3, KS4 and KS5.
- Have skills in communication, collaboration, listening, adaptability, empathy, and patience.
- Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.
- Have the ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets
- Think creatively to anticipate and solve problems.
- Embody the values of ‘Achievement through Caring’.
- Have high expectations of yourself and be a role model to others.
- Be determined to play a pivotal part in the English Department

Key Responsibilities:

- To support the Headteacher and SLT in meeting whole school priorities and realising the Academy’s shared vision.
- Support and promote strong positive working relationships, deploying staff appropriately.

Why this role above others?

This is an excellent opportunity to lead the English team who work collaboratively, offering support and guidance to each other. You will be able to thrive as a teacher and embrace the difference you can make with a positive and hardworking ethos, with a school team who go above and beyond to ensure all students achieve.

As part of the Marches Academy Trust our leaders have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of schools.

We offer:

- A varied day with different experiences and challenges.
- Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway.
- Career development opportunities including funded NPQ qualifications.
- An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors.
- A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all
- Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support.

Interviews will be held Tuesday 1st April 2025

**About**Idsall School**:
**Idsall School**
- Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal
- Shropshire
- TF11 8PD
- United Kingdom

+44 1952 468400

Idsall School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary with sixth form in Shifnal, Shropshire. The school motto translates from Latin as ‘from little acorns large oaks grow’.

At Idsall, we hold a firm belief that each student is unique, with their own set of talents, aspirations, and dreams. With this principle at the forefront of everything we do, we strive to provide an environment that nurtures individual growth and fosters a sense of belonging. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards ensures that our students are at the heart of every decision we make.

Idsall School is more than just an educational institution; it’s a dynamic community where students thrive, teachers inspire, and lifelong friendships are forged. I invite you to explore our website and discover the essence of the Idsall experience. Whether you’re a prospective student, parent, or member of the wider community, we welcome you to join us on this exciting journey of learning, growth, and achievement.

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking - ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes.

**Achievement through caring** drives our Trust, and our values are shared throughout our family of schools; we work together on embedding them in everything we do.

**Headteacher**

Michelle King