Head of English

Description

Purpose of Role

The Head of English is responsible for leading and managing the English department to deliver a high-quality, innovative, and inclusive curriculum that supports outstanding progress and achievement for all students. This includes oversight of curriculum planning, teaching and learning, assessment, staff development, and ensuring alignment with the Tenby and ISP educational values.

The Head of English ensures that students at all levels are engaged, challenged, and supported in their learning of English language and literature, and that they are equipped with the literacy skills necessary to thrive academically across the curriculum.

This role also involves collaboration with EAL, SEND and Pastoral Teams, ensuring appropriate support is in place for students with diverse learning needs and promoting high standards of literacy across the school.

The Head of English reports directly to the Senior Leadership Team.

ISP Principles

• Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do.
• Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another and promote well-being and inclusion.
• Operate effectively. We focus on what makes the most difference to learning.
• Are financially responsible. We make decisions based on the best use of resources for our learners.
• Learn continuously. We seek improvement at every opportunity.

ISP Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibility 1 : Strategic Leadership of the English Department

Key Responsibility 2 : Curriculum Development and Innovation

Key Responsibility 3 : Assessment, Progress and Student Achievement

Key Responsibility 4 : Departmental Management and Staff Development

Key Responsibility 5 : Whole-School Literacy and Cross-Curricular Collaboration

Key Responsibility 6 : Engagement with Parents, Community, and External Bodies

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date is 4th January 2026 but interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as interviews may be arranged before the deadline.

Candidates are invited to apply via the ISP Career site and attach a comprehensive CV with a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three referees from the latest employers (one of whom must be your current Head of School).

We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

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