Head of English & Literacy Leadership

Are you an inspiring and ambitious English specialist ready to lead a dynamic department? Crest Academy is seeking an outstanding Head of English to drive excellence in teaching and learning, and to raise standards across the subject.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will lead and develop a passionate team of English teachers, ensuring high-quality delivery of an engaging and ambitious curriculum. You will play a pivotal role in improving student outcomes, fostering a love of reading and writing, and promoting literacy across the academy.

E-ACT Crest Academy is an inclusive and inspiring academy offering an incredible learning environment. We are dedicated to ensuring that every student achieves, regardless of their starting point. Our guiding motto is clear - "Every Student, a Leader." E-ACT Crest Academy is a diverse and welcoming community that embraces inclusivity.

Join us at E-ACT Crest Academy, where we are committed to providing an educational experience that goes beyond academics. It's about fostering leadership, nurturing potential, and ensuring that every student is equipped to lead in their own unique way.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the English department, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning, and strong student outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor an engaging and inclusive English curriculum aligned with academy priorities.
• Track and evaluate pupil progress, using data to drive improvement and targeted intervention strategies.
• Support, coach, and develop staff through performance management and continuous professional development.
• Lead initiatives to raise attainment and promote literacy across the school in line with national and academy strategies.

Pay range: M1 - U3 (Inner London) £40,317.00 - £62,496.00

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in English or a related subject.
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team to achieve high performance.
• Experience of using assessment data to monitor progress and raise student attainment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Benefits:

• Financial and Lifestyle: We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees.
• Professional Growth and Development: We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities.
• Culture and Wellbeing: Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.