Head of English (Permanent Contract)

Head of English (Permanent Contract) Required for September 2026 Salary: UPS/MPS + TLR1b £13,299 NOR 1193, including 186 in Sixth Form The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly skilled practitioner who is, or has potential to be, a dynamic and inspirational Head of English. We welcome applications from candidates currently in similar roles or those aspiring to middle leadership. The successful candidate will also benefit from the support and line management of an Assistant Principal. The successful candidate will: Have a passion for their subject. Have excellent relationships with students and a belief that everyone can achieve their full potential. Be a great team player and work with other key colleagues to support the development of the Science curriculum. Be a skilful and committed practitioner, able to inspire pupils. Be well organised, fully committed and view teaching as a true vocation. Bishop Challoner Catholic College is a highly successful, heavily over-subscribed mixed 11-19 Catholic comprehensive school in the South of Birmingham. We were designated one of the first 100 Teaching Schools in the country and we are also a lead school for the Central Maths Hub and the Schools Sports Partnership. The school has recently been designated as a Microsoft Showcase School in recognition of its excellence in innovation and the effective use of technology. In September 2024, we launched our SCITT which recruits and trains the next generation of inspirational teachers. This is a measure of the high achievements of the school and its excellence in training and developing staff. Bishop Challoner Catholic College provides a clear and structured professional growth model for teachers. We offer the Education Development Trust training programme for ECTs, supplemented by carefully designed in-school training. All teachers take part in a choice of CPD Pathways which run throughout the year, led by Lead Teachers to develop understanding of research and practice in an area of your choice. Our Performance Management process is characterised by a focus on Professional Growth, using the process to identify and map out a long-term career plan, so you can be confident that you are getting the support to develop professionally in a way that supports your personal goals. We provide a first class INSET programme at Bishop Challoner Catholic College, which supports the professional development of teachers at all stages in their careers. All teachers have access to professional shadowing opportunities, coaching, innovations CPD, and are encouraged to take up CPD opportunities through our designations. This might include training through our Maths Hub, Computing Hub, or to complete an NPQ with our Training School. Bishop Challoner Catholic College is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It has policies and procedures t