Head of English

Thank you for taking an interest in this role of Head of English at The Kingsway School. This opportunity has arisen due to the promotion of the previous postholder. Over the last three years, we have worked tirelessly to ensure that TKS is a special place for our students. Our campus based Key Stage offer has brought about a significant shift in our school's culture and reputation and we are delighted that our most recent Ofsted visit in February 2026 recognised the huge advancements the school has made. Our children are happy here, our staff are proud to work here and our parents would recommend the school. Our English department has a strong track record of academic success and this has been fundamental to the success of our school. We view this appointment to be pivotal as we move into our next stage of development and we are looking for someone to work with this high performing team to build on their successes even further. This role is paid on the leadership spine and as such would suit a candidate with a proven track record in leading an English department to success or someone with the ambition to take up a Head of English role with some wider whole school leadership responsibilities. The prime responsibility of the post of a Kingsway curriculum leader is to design an inspiring curriculum in line with our school and trust curriculum vision. Your primary role would be to support the English department in providing high quality teaching and learning in order to ensure every student's potential is maximised. Innovation and vision are required to strengthen and enhance the school's curriculum implementation via the lens of a subject discipline, which in turn will create ambitious academic outcomes for our comprehensive student body. Our best subject leaders are passionate about their curriculum, informed by the latest curriculum research, committed, self-reflective, kind, community spirited and undertake their duties with attention to detail and consistently high standards. This post will include the opportunity to undertake strategic whole school leadership to develop your experience beyond that of a Head of Department. Whilst not essential or part of the recruitment process, tours of the school will be available for the following slots:

• Wednesday 15th April 4.30
• Tuesday 21st April 2.00
• Wednesday 22nd April 4.15
Please read our comprehensive recruitment pack to discover more about our school and about our English Department. You can also visit our school website to find out more about our current curriculum provision for Maths. Our pack includes details about:
• Our curriculum vision
• Our unique middle school and upper school model
• Our staff wellbeing charter
• Our bespoke ECT training program
• Our enhanced professional development opportunities
• Testimonials from current staff
Please return applications to: recruitment@kingsway.stockport.sch.uk If you would value an informal discussion about the post or to book onto one of the tour slots, please contact: n.dean@kingsway.stockport.sch.uk.

Thank you for taking an interest in this role of Head of English at The Kingsway School. This opportunity has arisen due to the promotion of the previous postholder. Over the last three years, we have worked tirelessly to ensure that TKS is a special place for our students. Our campus based Key Stage offer has brought about a significant shift in our school's culture and reputation and we are delighted that our most recent Ofsted visit in February 2026 recognised the huge advancements the school has made. Our children are happy here, our staff are proud to work here and our parents would recommend the school. Our English department has a strong track record of academic success and this has been fundamental to the success of our school. We view this appointment to be pivotal as we move into our next stage of development and we are looking for someone to work with this high performing team to build on their successes even further. This role is paid on the leadership spine and as such would suit a candidate with a proven track record in leading an English department to success or someone with the ambition to take up a Head of English role with some wider whole school leadership responsibilities. The prime responsibility of the post of a Kingsway curriculum leader is to design an inspiring curriculum in line with our school and trust curriculum vision. Your primary role would be to support the English department in providing high quality teaching and learning in order to ensure every student's potential is maximised. Innovation and vision are required to strengthen and enhance the school's curriculum implementation via the lens of a subject discipline, which in turn will create ambitious academic outcomes for our comprehensive student body. Our best subject leaders are passionate about their curriculum, informed by the latest curriculum research, committed, self-reflective, kind, community spirited and undertake their duties with attention to detail and consistently high standards. This post will include the opportunity to undertake strategic whole school leadership to develop your experience beyond that of a Head of Department. Whilst not essential or part of the recruitment process, tours of the school will be available for the following slots