Grass Roots Academic Support
Head of English and Whole-School Literacy
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Grass Roots Academic Support is seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of English and Whole-School Literacy to build on that success and lead what comes next.
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
You’ll inherit a committed team, shared resources, improving outcomes and genuine momentum. But there is plenty still to do.
The school want someone who can develop great teachers, strengthen an ambitious English curriculum and continue to improve outcomes for all students. As our whole-school literacy lead, you’ll shape our approach to reading, writing, vocabulary and disciplinary literacy across the curriculum. You’ll work closely with senior and subject leaders – and the school will give you allocated leadership non-contact time to do it properly.
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Could this be your next step? You might already be a successful Head of English looking for a new challenge. Or you might be an excellent second in department wondering whether you’re ready to lead.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful school in Suffolk on a permanent basis. The role offers MPR1 - UPR3 (£34,068-£52,835 per annum + TLR1A - £17,819) salary, starting January 2027.
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Please note: In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ all candidates must have a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure to work in a school or nursery. If a valid subscription to the DBS Update Service is not held, we will require you to complete a new DBS application. Suitable candidates must hold right to work in the UK
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