We are looking to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic,and highly effective practitioner to join our extended leadership team and lead our successful EnglishDepartment, whilst contributing to whole school teaching and learning. Englishis at the heart of our curriculum at Shevington High School and we are lookingfor an exceptional teacher and leader who shares our ambition to provide anexcellent experience for every student and secure consistently strong outcomes.Alongside this, the successful candidate will also lead a whole schoolresponsibility providing an opportunity to develop whole school leadershipskills and forge a path to a wider senior leadership role in the future. Thesuccessful candidate will be supported by two seconds in English withresponsibility for KS3 and KS4, allowing the Senior Curriculum leader to focuson strategic leadership.
This is an exciting opportunity for an existingHead of English or an English teacher with leadership experience who is readyto take the next step in their career. For more experienced leaders looking fora new challenge, the opportunity to lead on a whole school level alongside thisrole provides a great opportunity to develop strategic leadership. We areinterested in appointing the right person and would welcome applications fromcandidates at different stages of their leadership journey who can demonstratethe potential, ambition and character to lead a large and important curriculumarea successfully.
The successful candidate will provide clearstrategic leadership for English across KS3 and KS4, ensuring that ourcurriculum is ambitious, well sequenced and delivered consistently well. Theywill have strong subject expertise and the ability to build on existingstrengths while identifying and addressing areas for further development.
Our English curriculum is well established andcomprehensively resourced, with detailed schemes of work, lesson materials andknowledge organisers in place. We are looking for a leader who will ensure thatthese are used effectively while continuing to develop the curriculum inresponse to the needs of our students. The successful candidate will workclosely with members of the department to develop teaching practice, maintainhigh expectations and ensure that all students, including those who aredisadvantaged or have SEND, are supported to achieve ambitious outcomes.
The Senior Curriculum Leader will play an importantrole within extended leadership team. We want someone who understands thatsuccessful leadership is about more than examination outcomes: it is aboutbuilding a strong team, developing others, creating a culture of highexpectations and ensuring that the quality of students’ experiences in Englishis consistently high.
We are seeking someone who is:
- An excellent English teacher with strong subjectand curriculum knowledge and the potential to be an exceptional curriculumleader.
- An ambitious leader who has high expectations forstudents and colleagues and is committed to securing consistently high-qualityteaching and strong outcomes.
- A reflective and strategic professional who canevaluate the quality and impact of provision and translate this into clearpriorities for improvement.
- Someone who can develop, support and challengecolleagues, building a strong and collaborative departmental culture.
- A positive and influential leader who is keen tocontribute to the wider leadership and development of the school.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic leadership for English acrossKS3 and KS4, ensuring an ambitious, coherent and effectively implementedcurriculum.
- Leading and developing the English team to secureconsistently high-quality teaching and learning.
- Using assessment, quality assurance and outcomesinformation effectively to identify priorities, evaluate impact and reducevariation between classes and groups of students.
- Ensuring that all students, particularlydisadvantaged students and those with SEND, are supported to make strongprogress and achieve ambitious outcomes.
- Contributing to the wider strategic leadership andcontinued development of teaching, curriculum and standards across ShevingtonHigh School.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practitionerand leader to take responsibility for a high-profile curriculum area and make asignificant contribution to leadership at Shevington High School. For the rightcandidate, this could represent an exciting next step into significantleadership, with the opportunity to develop further as a leader within asupportive school.
Above all, we are seeking someone with the rightcharacter, values and commitment to lead others successfully and make a genuinecontribution to our school community and to the lives of the young people weserve.
Theschool reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of anyadvised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found.Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.
Apart of our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be undertakenon shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education(KCSIE) 2026.
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Senior Curriculum Leader English plus £4000 Golden Hello in Wigan employer: Shevington High School
Shevington High School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where finance professionals can thrive. With flexible hours and a commitment to employee development, staff are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to the vibrant school community. The school's focus on teamwork and strong relationships ensures that every member feels valued and integral to the success of our students.
