Head of KS4 English
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School:
Park View School -
Location:
County Durham -
Salary:
MPS/UPS plus TLR2b -
Hours:
Full-time -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
31st Mar 2026
Required for September 2026
Are you an ambitious and inspiring English teacher ready to lead and shape the future of Key Stage 4 English?
We are seeking an exceptional Head of KS4 English to join our thriving English department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator with strong subject knowledge and a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes at GCSE level.
As Head of KS4 English, you will:
- Lead and strategically develop the KS4 English curriculum;
- Drive outstanding GCSE outcomes in English Language and Literature;
- Support and coach colleagues to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons;
- Use data effectively to raise attainment and close achievement gaps;
- Promote a love of literature and language across the school.
You will:
- Be a qualified teacher with strong GCSE teaching experience;
- Have a track record of raising attainment at KS4;
- Demonstrate strong leadership, organisation and communication skills;
- Be committed to inclusive practice and high expectations for all learners;
- Inspire both students and staff through passion and expertise.
We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative English department;
- A culture of high expectations and strong pastoral support;
- The opportunity to make a tangible impact on student outcomes.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant difference at KS4, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join a team committed to excellence, ambition and opportunity for all.
Early applications are encouraged as we may interview before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the deadline, should we find a suitable candidate.
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Safeguarding Commitment
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is our highest priority. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment safeguarding checks.
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Application Deadline: 31st March 2026 by 9am
Park View School
Park View School is a successful, forward thinking, and happy school where students of all abilities, aptitudes and social backgrounds achieve. This has given us a reputation for excellence within the locality of which we are exceptionally proud. We have been at the heart of Chester-le-Street since 1911, first as the town’s grammar school and latterly as its largest Academy. Our roots in the community are long-established and inform all that we do: thus, although we are innovative and offer children a 21st Century education of real worth, we cherish and foster traditional values and high aspiration. Park View is a split-site school across three locations in Chester-le-Street.
To succeed in our ambition, we work closely in partnership with parents and carers. We rely upon support from home and are delighted that the vast majority of our families make an unconditional commitment to trust their children to our care, reinforcing our standards by supporting school actions. It is this mutual trust which sits at the heart of the school and is one of our greatest strengths.
We have excellent transport links: the school is situated half a mile from Junction 63 of the A1(M) motorway, and the local train station is only 5 minutes walk from our main school site. Chester-le-Street also has a wide variety of leisure facilities, all within walking distance of our school.
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