ROLE: Assistant Director of English KS3

SCHOOL: Rawmarsh Community School

SALARY: TLR2B

CONTRACT: Temporary Maternity Cover until 31st Dec 2026

Are you an inspiring English leader ready to shape the future of literacy across a family of schools? We are looking for a strategic thinker to drive excellence in English, ensuring every student discovers the power of language and literature while raising standards of teaching and learning across the Trust.

About the Role

As Assistant Director for English, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership of the Trust, working closely with the Director and Deputy Director to elevate student outcomes. This is not just about managing a department; it is about influencing the curriculum and pedagogy for thousands of students. You will lead on key initiatives—specifically the promotion of reading, vocabulary, and literacy—ensuring these are embedded across all subject areas. By combining data-driven insights with a passion for English, you will mentor staff, refine teaching practices, and help build a culture where innovation and consistency go hand in hand.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Support the development and implementation of strategic plans for English across the Trust, ensuring alignment with our vision and values.

• Curriculum & Pedagogy: Contribute to the development of a rigorous and inclusive English curriculum, leading specific projects to improve the quality of teaching and ensuring students are engaged in meaningful learning experiences.

• Literacy Focus: Support the Director in the promotion of reading, vocabulary, and literacy across all subject areas, ensuring these key elements are embedded within teaching practices.

• Staff Development: Assist in the management and development of a high-performing staff team, working closely with Subject Directors to provide mentoring, coaching, and professional development.

• Data & Improvement: Use data to track student progress, identifying underperforming areas and leading the development of action plans to address gaps in attainment.

• Quality Assurance: Monitor the effectiveness of policies and practices through lesson observations and reviews, providing recommendations for improvement based on evidence.

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with senior leaders across all schools to ensure shared goals are pursued and that resources are used efficiently to support high-quality teaching.

• Safeguarding: Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with Trust safeguarding, health and safety, and equality policies.

***Closing Date: Noon, Friday 9th January 2026***

We may conduct interviews as applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Please note that we operate a safer recruitment policy and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full.

**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV), clearly demonstrating:

• Why are you applying for this position

• How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience

• Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned