At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the English department and inspire students to achieve their best.
- Company: Join Dixons Fazakerley Academy, a values-driven school committed to excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, professional development, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to challenging educational disadvantage.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and commitment to student success required.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Why choose Dixons Fazakerley Academy?
- We believe that people, more than strategy, create value - we all belong and grow together
- '9 in 10' for teachers: our innovative strategy providing greater flexibility and agency
- Culture of high expectations; supporting teachers so all students can learn
- Focus on feedback and professional growth
- Opportunities across our trust
The right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of determination, integrity and respect and completely committed to our mission: to get students to and through university or a real alternative so that they can thrive in a top rewarding career and have a purposeful and happy life.
Why choose Dixons Academies Trust?
Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North.
As a school trust, we are committed to making a difference where it matters most through delivering exceptional education in our schools in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool and Greater Manchester, which include primaries, secondaries, all-throughs and a standalone sixth form.
- We are values driven: we work hard on the things that matter, with humility; we are good and kind; we are motivated by mastery, autonomy and purpose.
- We have been challenging educational and social disadvantage for over 30 years.
- flexible working policy
- We are ambitious for every child and highly inclusive.
- We have an innovative approach to central operations which allows educators to focus on teaching and learning.
- We prioritise the professional development and growth of all our staff; every member of Team Dixons receives regular coaching.
- We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and our staff work collaboratively to share resources and reduce workload.
- We offer hybrid working arrangements and free on-site parking.
- We have a wealth of benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (private health, lifestyle benefits and discounts).
Within our communities, we work together to establish joyful, rigorous, high performing schools which maximise attainment, value diversity, develop character and build cultural capital.
By the age of 18, we want every students to have the choice of university or a high-quality apprenticeship.
Visit our Open Source Youtube channel to learn more about our approaches and culture.
Learn more Full details of this role can be found in the job description and person specification.
Interviews will take place on 2 November 2026.
Please visit our careers site for more information about our trust, our roles and our benefits or call us on 0151 3326790 and speak to Paula Elder, Academy Administration Manager, to discuss the role further.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at Dixons.
Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
We are focussed on delivering an ambitious equality, diversity and inclusion strategy.
You can read more about this here.
Our trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Why choose Dixons Fazakerley Academy?
- We believe that people, more than strategy, create value - we all belong and grow together
- '9 in 10' for teachers: our innovative strategy providing greater flexibility and agency
- Culture of high expectations; supporting teachers so all students can learn
- Focus on feedback and professional growth
- Opportunities across our trust
The right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of determination, integrity and respect and completely committed to our mission: to get students to and through university or a real alternative so that they can thrive in a top rewarding career and have a purposeful and happy life.
Why choose Dixons Academies Trust?
Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North.
As a school trust, we are committed to making a difference where it matters most through delivering exceptional education in our schools in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool and Greater Manchester, which include primaries, secondaries, all-throughs and a standalone sixth form.
- We are values driven: we work hard on the things that matter, with humility; we are good and kind; we are motivated by mastery, autonomy and purpose.
- We have been challenging educational and social disadvantage for over 30 years.
- flexible working policy
- We are ambitious for every child and highly inclusive.
- We have an innovative approach to central operations which allows educators to focus on teaching and learning.
- We prioritise the professional development and growth of all our staff; every member of Team Dixons receives regular coaching.
- We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and our staff work collaboratively to share resources and reduce workload.
- We offer hybrid working arrangements and free on-site parking.
- We have a wealth of benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (private health, lifestyle benefits and discounts).
Within our communities, we work together to establish joyful, rigorous, high performing schools which maximise attainment, value diversity, develop character and build cultural capital.
By the age of 18, we want every students to have the choice of university or a high-quality apprenticeship.
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Head of English in Knowsley employer: Dixons Fazakerley Academy
Dixons Fazakerley Academy is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering student success and progression through a culture of high expectations and professional growth. Located in a vibrant community, we offer our staff numerous opportunities for development and collaboration, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career in education. Our commitment to diversity and inclusivity makes us a welcoming place for all individuals who share our values of determination, integrity, and respect.
