Director of English

Role title: Director of English

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Grade: Teaching scale + TLR 1K £13,536

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday (32.5hpw)

Responsible to: Senior Leadership Team

Todmorden High School is excited to be able to offer the opportunity for a Director of English within our wonderful school. As a school we operate an innovative and evidence led approach to learning with modelling and direct instruction at the heart of our teaching. Our classes are taught in mixed prior attainment in years 7 to 9 and options groups in year 10 and 11. Under this model and our powerful values-driven approach, our results are continuing to improve. We are looking for a Director of English with a clear vision for the next stage in our curriculum and to work collaboratively with our driven team to build on this success. The post-holder will have responsibility for whole school literacy as part of the role. 

The successful candidate will: 

• have a proven track record of improving students’ progress in English,  
• have proven impact on literacy across the whole school,
• be an excellent classroom practitioner,
• champion our values of Ambition, Respect, Care and Honesty,
• have a track record of effective leadership,
• have a mindset for growth and iterative improvement.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our incredible community as Director of English. In this role you will have a direct impact on the lives of over 900 students and open doors to their futures. Together, we unlock unique potential.

We are a small and friendly comprehensive school for 11 to 16-year-olds with 900 pupils located in the beautiful Todmorden valley.

“Todmorden High School is a welcoming and friendly school. Pupils enjoy coming to school because they feel safe, and they learn a lot. Pupils get on well with their teachers and enjoy good relationships. Pupils know that there is always someone who will help them if they have any concerns.” We are so much more than ‘just another school’.

Should you have any questions about this role please email a.mansfield@todhigh.co.uk for further information.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Application deadline: Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 9 am

Candidates listing: Thursday 9th January 2025

Interviews: Thursday 16th January 2024

How to apply:

Please provide the contact details of your current Headteacher as one of your referees where possible.

Please download our application pack and then apply online here via the Quick Apply now button.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We are committed to providing a workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or disability. Todmorden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Due to the nature of this role, you will need to complete and enhanced DBS and undergo pre-employment screening. Todmorden High School is committed to adhering to Data Protection regulations in regard to how we store your personal information. To view our full recruitment privacy notice please visit our website www.todhigh.co.uk/recruitment.