Key Stage 3 Leader of English

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher of English to lead Key Stage 3 in our large and successful department. The position offers a unique opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is keen to play a leading role in the further development of our innovative, skills-based curriculum in English Language and Literature at Key Stage 3. At Little Heath School, the Key Stage 3 curriculum provides students with a foundation for future GCSE success, so the role is broad in its remit, requiring close collaboration with other leaders in English and across the school. The person we are seeking will:

• Be passionate about teaching English, bringing energy, enthusiasm and new ideas;
• have high expectations of the learning, achievement and progress of all students;
• be a successful teacher across the age and ability range, being able to use this experience to develop the practice of others;
• have leadership qualities, as well as good management and people skills;
• be able to facilitate training of new staff on changes to the curriculum;
• help develop assessments and monitoring/tracking systems within Key Stage 3;
• have a desire to play a significant role in the further development of the English department.
Little Heath School is a highly successful comprehensive school (1658 on roll, including 366 in the Sixth Form) situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting to the west of Reading, with good access to road and rail links. The school has recently benefited from a significant and transformational building project, opening a new £15 million main block in spring 2021. As a school, we are:
• Committed to high standards and continuous improvement;
• proud of our Continuing Professional Development offer for teaching and support staff, helping colleagues to continually improve their practice in innovative ways, through collaboration and sharing of best practice;
• determined to provide staff with opportunities for professional development and career progression;
• strategically led by a collaborative and supportive senior and middle leadership team.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils/members of the public and provide advice/instruction in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. For an application form and information pack please email recruitment@littleheath.org.uk Please address supporting letter of application to the Headteacher. Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 29 April 2026. We reserve the right to interview before this date if a suitable shortlist is obtained, so early application is encouraged. Little Heath School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Little Heath School will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher of English to lead Key Stage 3 in our large and successful department. The position offers a unique opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is keen to play a leading role in the further development of our innovative, skills-based curriculum in English Language and Literature at Key Stage 3. At Little Heath School, the Key Stage 3 curriculum provides students with a foundation for future GCSE success, so the role is broad in its remit, requiring close collaboration with other leaders in English and across the school. The person we are seeking will:
• Be passionate about teaching English, bringing energy, enthusiasm and new ideas;
• have high expectations of the learning, achievement and progress of all students;
• be a successful teacher across the age and ability range, being able to use this experience to develop the practice of others;
• have leadership qualities, as well as good management and people skills;
• be able to facilitate training of new staff on changes to the curriculum;
• help develop assessments and monitoring/tracking systems within Key Stage 3;
• have a desire to play a significant role in the further development of the English department., This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils/members of the public and provide advice/instruction in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
  
  Little Heath School is a highly successful comprehensive school (1658 on roll, including 366 in the Sixth Form) situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting to the west of Reading, with good access to road and rail links. The school has recently benefited from a significant and transformational building project, opening a new £15 million main block in spring 2021.
As a school, we are:
• Committed to high standards and continuous improvement;
• proud of our Continuing Professional Development offer for teaching and support staff, helping colleagues to continually improve their practice in innovative ways, through collaboration and sharing of best practice;
• determined to provide staff with opportunities for professional development and career progression;
• strategically led by a collaborative and supportive senior and middle leadership team.