Deputy Head of English (Assistant Leader of English)

Assistant Leader of English Caludon Castle School Permanent (full time) Start date September 2026 TMS/UPS with TLR2A

Our motivation is that every child can achieve their targets with the right support. We understand where the students are at and scaffold them to move to the next level. If you feel the same way and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join our successful, well resourced English faculty. You will have genuine enthusiasm for working with our amazing students and helping to ensure Caludon Castle is an exceptional place to learn.

You will be able to demonstrate commitment and understanding in order that every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to progress and reach their full potential. We are dedicated to delivering a learning experience to all students which is stimulating and enjoyable, drawing from a wealth of extended learning environment and enrichment activities. We pride ourselves on being the kind of place people want to work where everyone recognises the buzz of excitement and togetherness, whatever stage they are at in their career. We invest in ensuring the quality of our relationships, fostering and building strong teams to share good and innovative practice, to promote learners' achievements and to be the best that we can be.

You will be both ambitious and passionate about teaching English and bringing out the best from every single one of our students.

The successful applicant will:

• Be both ambitious and passionate about teaching English and bringing out the best from every single one of our students.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning;
• Be able to teach English up to A Level;
• Have delivered strong outcomes across a range of ability levels;
• Have an ability to engage, enthuse and motivate students;
• Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Deliver a curriculum that inspires and engages students and provides an aspirational and challenging learning experience;
• Be a committed, highly competent, energised, reflective and resilient individual;

This is an exciting time to join us. We are part of Castle Phoenix Multi Academy Trust which specialises in leadership and is committed to invest in and develop all staff and, most importantly, bring about the best possible outcomes for our students who deserve the very best.

If you have a love of English, we can offer you:

• Students that are 'highly appreciative that staff are consistently prepared to do 'whatever it takes' to support students' learning' (Ofsted, February 2024)
• Excellent CPD
• Regular feedback to develop your teaching expertise
• Access to expert coaching
• An opportunity to participate in a learning and teaching project
• Developmental opportunities for the next step in your career
• Support from a vibrant and caring English team that has the freedom to innovate and inspire our students through faculty centred leadership
• A comprehensive induction programme and mentor
• A range of benefits which includes cycle to work, access to the on site gym and swimming pool, free parking, an employee discount scheme, provision of an iPad, a commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition initiatives through our people strategy and well being committee
• A team that is proud of the school's 'good' Ofsted outcome
• A strong and effective admin team to enable you to concentrate on your teaching

Visits and applications:

Visits to our school are welcomed. To arrange a visit please email Stacy Hands.

Closing Date:

Sunday 12th April 9pm

Interviews:

Friday 17th April

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.