Vacancies

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Head of English to lead a high‑performing and well‑established English department at The Grange School. This opportunity arises following the internal promotion of our current Head of English, reflecting both the strength of the department and the culture of professional growth within our school.

The Grange School is a small, nurturing school with a strong sense of community, united by a clear moral purpose: to ensure that all pupils achieve the very best outcomes and feel valued, supported and included. English sits at the heart of this ambition. As a core subject, it plays a vital role in shaping students’ confidence, communication, critical thinking and life chances, and as Head of English, you will be central to this work.

You will be joining a department characterised by positive staff engagement, strong practice and high standards, with a team that works collaboratively and with pride in what they do. This is an opportunity to build on success, shape future direction and make a tangible difference to pupils from Year 7 through to Year 11, with the advantage of seeing the direct impact of your leadership in a smaller school setting.

The role offers strong opportunities for collaboration. You will work closely with the Heads of Maths and Science as part of a cohesive core leadership team, and benefit from close partnership and shared curriculum development with the Curriculum Team Leader for English at Twynham School. Through this federation model, English leaders enjoy professional dialogue, shared expertise and curriculum ambition, alongside the supported autonomy of a small school.

Staff morale at The Grange is high, with colleagues united around shared values and a belief that the classroom is where lives are changed. Staff voice is actively encouraged through forums and collaborative structures, creating a positive, inclusive culture where people feel heard and supported.

Inclusion is central to everything we do. We are aspirational for all learners and committed to ensuring that every young person, regardless of need or background, is supported to succeed. As head of a core department, you will have the opportunity to shape an English curriculum that is ambitious, inclusive and transformative.

This role would suit an experienced English teacher and leader who is values‑driven, collaborative and excited by the opportunity to be part of a school on a journey of continued improvement and positive change.

What we can offer you

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• An exceptional CPD offer from teacher training and the ECT framework through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
• High quality continued professional development and opportunities to progress
• Automatic membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Lead English within a high‑performing, stable and well‑established department
• Further develop an ambitious, inclusive English curriculum across KS3 and KS4
• Work collaboratively with core subject leaders to drive whole‑school improvement
• Contribute positively to staff culture, professional dialogue and shared leadership
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in line with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

You are likely to be someone who is, or who has the potential to be:

• An inspirational and reflective teacher of English
• A confident middle leader, or an aspiring leader ready to take the next step
• Committed to evidence‑informed pedagogy and continuous improvement
• Passionate about inclusion and aspirational outcomes for all learners
• Motivated by the power of education to transform lives, particularly for the most disadvantaged students

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com  

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date is Thursday 14 May 2026 at 9am. Interviews w/c 18 May 2026.

(We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants prior to the closing date and therefore interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible).

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.