Head of English

THE DERBY HIGH SCHOOL RADCLIFFE ROAD BURY BL9 9NH Tel: Fax: Email: infothederbyhighschool.co.uk Headteacher: Ms C H Hubert 11-16 mixed comprehensive NOR approx. 950 Required for: September 2026 HEAD OF ENGLISH TLR 1b (A TLR 1c will be considered for a high level of experience) We are seeking to appoint an excellent practitioner and leader for the vacancy of Head of the English Faculty at The Derby High School.

They will contribute significantly to the raising of attainment in English and the development of curriculum content and delivery.

We are passionate about delivering a high quality and engaging English curriculum and this is a great opportunity to join a dedicated and hardworking department where you will be supported to develop your practice.

The Derby High School is the highest performing school in Bury, Greater Manchester and has sustained this position for a number of years.

We are passionate about delivering a high-quality and engaging curriculum and aspire to be a beacon of practice in the Technologies subjects.

This is a great opportunity to lead a dedicated, hardworking and forward-thinking faculty.

We are an over-subscribed 11-16 co-educational school situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester.

Year on year our students make exceptional progress and we are currently the highest performing school in Bury for Progress
8. We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around.

The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this has been recognised by Ofsted.

We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school.

All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in.

We believe that The Derby High School is a great place to work.

• Successful school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve
• School that has high expectations of all who work here
• School that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement
• School that works effectively with all stakeholders
• School that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare
• Motivated, hardworking and collaborative senior leadership team
• Strong middle leadership team who are highly professional and work well together
• Supportive and cooperative teaching staff who are committed to their roles
• Caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people
• Collaborative school that works with other schools and organisations to share and develop practice in Teaching & Learning
• We will encourage you to be innovative and creative in your approach to teaching and provide professional development that will support you in your future career plans.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment.

Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointment will be subject to a full DBS check and references.

To apply for this post, please download and complete the application form together with the supporting statement and email to Mrs S Silgram-Clynes, Headteacher's PA at headteacherspathederbyhighschool.co.uk CLOSING DATE: 9am on 17 th March 2026 Posted applications should be sent FAO Mrs Silgram-Clynes at the school address.

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