Deputy Curriculum Leader of English

Deputy Curriculum Leader of English

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 22 April 2026
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 05 May 2026
• Location: Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NT
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: b85ad014-653d-4916-8f3e-0609fc129142

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who are we looking to appoint? The Board of Trustees are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspiring graduate to join our English department as Deputy Curriculum Leader with specific responsibilities for a substantial part of the English Curriculum.

The successful candidate will be creative, imaginative and an excellent team player with a proven record of excellence in the classroom.

Applications from experienced and recently qualified teachers are welcomed.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a well-qualified English teacher with a record of planning and delivering high quality lessons that are engaging, challenging and enjoyable to pupils of all ability levels.
• Be a confident leader of their own classroom and will be able to grow and develop other members of the CA through this.
• Have knowledge of how to develop and ensure a successful and ambitious curriculum for Key Stage 3.
• Have knowledge of assessment and how to best assess pupil outcomes at Key Stage 3.
• Have a PGCE qualification and QTS.
• Have the ability to teach pupils throughout KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Be able to inspire and make positive relationships with students to encourage great learning.
• Have evidence of supporting students to reach their full potential.
• Be a resilient character with a strong personal drive.
• Have the ability to work alongside a driven and hardworking team.
• Be a driven leader looking for development beyond the role.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in an Ofsted rated 'Good' school.
• The opportunity to develop and grow as a leader beyond the signposted role.
• The opportunity to work with a supportive and forward-thinking Curriculum Leader.
• The opportunity to hold a whole school responsibility to develop strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• The opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team whose priority is to support and develop you.
• A dedicated, hardworking and supportive English team who are all passionate about their subject.
• Friendly and highly motivated students who are keen to learn and take pride in their achievements.
• A comprehensive induction programme when joining the school
• An Investors in People approved school where staff are supported and encouraged to take part in professional development programmes with the opportunity to share best practice within your own department and with staff from other specialisms.
• A fantastic school to gain a wealth of experience to grow your career.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Application forms can be accessed from the school website.

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Who are we looking to appoint? The Board of Trustees are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspiring graduate to join our English department as Deputy Curriculum Leader with specific responsibilities for a substantial part of the English Curriculum. The successful candidate will be creative, imaginative and an excellent team player with a proven record of excellence in the classroom. Applications from experienced and recently qualified teachers are welcomed. The ideal candidate will:

• Be a well-qualified English teacher with a record of planning and delivering high quality lessons that are engaging, challenging and enjoyable to pupils of all ability levels.
• Be a confident leader of their own classroom and will be able to grow and develop other members of the CA through this.
• Have knowledge of how to develop and ensure a successful and ambitious curriculum for Key Stage 3.
• Have knowledge of assessment and how to best assess pupil outcomes at Key Stage 3.
• Have a PGCE qualification and QTS.
• Have the ability to teach pupils throughout KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Be able to inspire and make positive relationships with students to encourage great learning.
• Have evidence of supporting students to reach their full potential.
• Be a resilient character with a strong personal drive.
• Have the ability to work alongside a driven and hardworking team.
• Be a driven leader looking for development beyond the role., The opportunity to hold a whole school responsibility to develop strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• The opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team whose priority is to support and develop you.
• A dedicated, hardworking and supportive English team who are all passionate about their subject.
• Friendly and highly motivated studentswho are keen to learn and take pride intheir achievements.
• A comprehensive induction programmewhen joining the school
• An Investors in People approved schoolwhere staff are supported andencouraged to take part in professionaldevelopment programmes with theopportunity to share best practice withinyour own department and with staff fromother specialisms.
• A fantastic school to gain a wealth ofexperience to grow your career.
Commitment to safeguarding