Head of English Department
Caister AcademyLeadership
Status
Live Now
Date Listed7 October 2026
ContractFULL_TIME
Listing TypeDfE_TV
About This Role
About You:
Caister Academy are seeking an ambitious and inspirational English specialist to lead our English Department and help drive outstanding outcomes for our students. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to high standards, values collaboration, and is motivated by making a lasting difference to young people's lives.
You will bring enthusiasm, vision and a genuine love of English, inspiring students to develop confidence in reading, writing, and communication. As a leader, you will foster a positive and supportive team culture, champion high-quality teaching and learning, and play a key role in shaping the continued success of the academy.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Proven record as a teacher whose pupils reach high standards of learning and achievement
- Understanding of the social, emotional, and intellectual development of teenagers
- Ability to lead a team, effectively communicating a vision, in order to get the best out of staff and pupils
- Effective behaviour management strategies