Director of English

Required from September 2026

Are you an outstanding English specialist with the ambition, expertise and leadership potential to shape whole-school improvement?

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of English to lead a high-performing core subject and play a pivotal role within our Extended Senior Leadership Team. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and aspirational middle leader who is ready to accelerate their leadership journey.

The Role

·- Lead and develop outstanding English provision across KS3–KS5

·- Drive curriculum innovation informed by the latest educational research

·- Secure excellent outcomes for all students, including key groups

·- Inspire, coach and performance-manage a talented team of teachers

·- Take responsibility for a whole-school leadership priority

·- Contribute strategically as a member of the Extended Leadership Team

Who We’re Looking For

·- An experienced and highly effective English teacher and middle leader

·- A confident, inspirational leader with a proven track record of raising achievement

·- Passionate about equity, inclusion and safeguarding

·- Skilled in using data intelligently to drive improvement

·- Ambitious, reflective and keen to develop senior leadership skills

Why Join Us?

·- A strong commitment to leadership development and progression

·- The opportunity to shape both departmental and whole-school practice

·- A collaborative, values-driven culture focused on excellence

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced pre-employment checks.

King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy is an 11-18 comprehensive school in the north-west of Birmingham. Our student intake is from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, making for a very harmonious and happy school. We truly believe that high aspirations can transform the life chances of our students; underpinned by our drive to develop in our students the universal values of Scholarship, Character and Community.

How to apply:

Further details and application forms can be downloaded from the website (). Applications can only be considered if they are on an Academy Trust application form. Completed application forms to be returned to [email protected] . Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please be aware for an application to be considered it must be on an Academy Trust application form which can be downloaded from the school website. Applications submitted on a TES application or CVs not supported by an Academy Trust application form will not be submitted to the shortlisting panel.

You are welcome to visit the academy at any time . Please phone the Headteacher’s PA to arrange an appointment on 0121 554 8122 or email at [email protected] .

Please note an online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.