We are looking for a Head of Department (English) to start January 2026 to raise standards of student attainment, achievement and progress within the whole curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress; to be accountable for student progress and development within the subject area; to develop and enhance the curriculum implementation and pedagogical development of others; to ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum for students studying in the subject of English area, in accordance with the aims of the academy and the curricular policies determined by the DHT i/c of Curriculum and Pedagogy; to be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject/curriculum area, and to effectively manage and deploy teaching, support staff, financial and physical resources within the Subject area to support the development Plan.
 

Ofsted:

"Pupils are happy to come to school. They enjoy making friends and they are supportive of each other". 

"Pupils appreciate the support and care that is provided by staff. This helps pupils to feel safe".

"…pupils engage positively with their learning. As a result, behaviour in class and during social times is usually calm and orderly".

"Subject curriculums are well designed. The ‘powerful knowledge’ that the school wants pupils to learn is clearly identified. Subject content is introduced in a logical order so that pupils build their knowledge over time".

"Teachers have good subject knowledge. They select appropriate activities to support pupils to learn the intended curriculum". 

"The school has introduced a rigorous and well-structured approach to assessment. This supports staff to deliver the curriculum effectively, pre-empting pupils’ difficulties, identifying misconceptions and gaps in pupils’ knowledge and then using this information to plan for future learning".

The school’s behaviour management system is underpinned by the trust’s values, including ‘be yourself always’ and ‘succeeding together’…pupils live up to these values and are considerate towards each other. 

"Learning is rarely disrupted by poor behaviour". 

Co-op Academy Failsworth is responsible for safe recruitment and promotes the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance. The Co-operative Academies Trust, as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to
organizations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.
 
Closing date: Friday 26th September 2025 9.00am
Interview date: Friday 3rd October 2025

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Application forms and further details are available within these attachments or from our website.
Website: failsworth.coopacademies.co.uk
Email: recruitment@coopfailsworth.co.uk
Telephone: 0161 688 3900.
 
The Recruitment Department,
Co-op Academy Failsworth,
Brierley Avenue,
Failsworth.
M35 9HA.