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Job Description

Head of Key Stage 4 English

Permanent 1.0 FTE required from January 2027

TMS/UPS to be negotiated with a TLR 2B

Closing date: Wednesday 21 October 2026

Interview date: Friday 23rd October 2026

Internal Applications are welcome.

We are looking for a talented teacher to join our expanding English team. Applicants must have excellent subject knowledge and an understanding of the requirements of English at GCSE and A-Level.

Safeguarding Statement

[Insert Name] School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to [email protected]

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Teaching

Recruitment Pack - Head of KS4 English

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Responsibilities

We are looking for:

An ambitious teacher who is committed to securing high standards of learning and teaching across the three key stages.

A motivated professional who is committed to learning new skills and willing to collaborate with others in the department and across the school to improve their own teaching.

An evidence-informed practitioner who is confident with planning, assessment, intervention and data tracking to work within the department and school’s performance goals.

A reflective teacher who adapts their lessons to suit specific students and give them the best learning experience possible.

Someone who has outstanding interpersonal skills and a strong classroom presence to maintain a positive learning environment.

Someone who is enthusiastic about increasing student participation in English education as well as committed to leading extra-curricular activities.

Someone committed to high expectations, ensuring outcomes lead to outstanding attainment for all through explicit and deliberate teaching of knowledge and skills.

Someone who has high aspirations and who is driven to succeed.

Qualifications

Degree

QTS or QTLS