Pay:
Meets national minimum wage
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
09/10/2026
About this job
What skills and experience we're looking for Reddish Vale High School are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, committed and ambitious Head of Department.
The successful candidate will display a real passion for learning and the teaching of English, with proven experience of leadership and teaching across KS3 and
4. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team and this is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, creative leader with the drive, passion and commitment to join our hugely talented team of staff, working together to encourage and support every leaner in reaching their full potential.
As Head of Department, you will:
- be accountable for student progress and development within the subject area;
- develop and enhance the curriculum implementation and pedagogical development of others;
- ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum for students studying English
- be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject/curriculum area;
- effectively manage and deploy teaching, support staff, financial and physical resources within the Subject area to support the improvement plan.
What the school offers its staff
- An engaging, creative and welcoming environment.
- Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions.
- Free on-site parking.
- On-site canteen facilities.
- Staff room with free refreshments.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Health and Counselling services available.
- Supported by a talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues.
- Active and supportive Governing Bodies and Senior Leadership Teams.
- CPD opportunities for all staff.
- A great place to work.
Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
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