Director of English

James Calvert Spence College is an evolving school, currently a 9-18 school as a result of a merger between middle and high schools, but transitioning into an 11-18 secondary school by next September. 

Additionally, the planning work for our new build school is almost at an end, with building work anticipated to start later this year and the doors opening in summer 2026. 

With such a bright and exciting future ahead of us, now is the perfect time to join us! We are looking to appoint an inspirational Director of English to further improve outcomes at GCSE and A-level. Our last Ofsted (June 2022) rated us as a good school in all aspects – something we are incredibly proud of, and which came about as the result of hard work and honest, supportive communication between every member of the school team. 

I’m looking for the right person who can further develop the delivery of English across the school to ensure that expectations of staff, parents and students are uniformly high, so that measurable outcomes continue to improve. Ultimately, our school needs someone who loves English, understands data (and how it can be used to drive improvement), can hold people to account and who cares passionately about the community they serve. 

I’m looking for someone who is an excellent teacher, who has a depth of knowledge and experience around what makes English teaching exciting and effective, and who thrives on the wonderfully unpredictable nature of working with teenagers. 

I’m looking for a colleague who can work as part of our close-knit team and who wants to make a real difference to the lives of our students – they deserve the best, and I’m determined to give them nothing less. 

You will be a key part of the school’s senior leadership team and, as such, will be involved in strategic planning and decision making across all phases. It’s an exciting, vibrant and unique place to work. It’s never dull - no two days are the same - but you will smile every day, and you will make a difference. 

I hope that, after reading the information on offer and visiting our website at www.jcsc.co.uk, you feel compelled to apply for the post. To do so, please complete the application form and return it with a letter of application that demonstrates your suitability for this role and how you feel you could benefit JCSC as it moves into its next, exciting phase. 

If you would like to know more about the role or visit the school, please contact Louisa Hedley, Executive Assistant on lhedley01@jcsc.co.uk or 01665 710636. A completed application form must be submitted by noon on Sunday 12 May by e-mail to lhedley01@jcsc.co.uk. Please indicate clearly the title ‘Director of English Application’ in the subject field of your email. Interviews will be held on Friday 17 May 2024.

Further information about all our current vacancies is available at: Vacancies – James Calvert Spence College (jcsc.co.uk)

JCSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.