Assistant Curriculum Leader of English or Teacher of English

The School

Uxbridge High School is a vibrant and ambitious school delivering a gold standard education that enriches students academically, socially, and emotionally. Proud to Make Success Happen, we work with students, families, and staff to ensure every student reaches their potential. We take pride in our diverse and ambitious students, our dedicated staff, and strong community partnerships

Our PROUD values, Positive, Respectful, Open-minded, Unique and Determined, guide all aspects of school life.

Uxbridge High School Academy Trust is committed to creating an environment where staff feel supported, challenged, and valued. This is reflected in our gold standard approach to teaching, curriculum, and professional development. Our People Strategy. outlines how we invest in and value staff as an essential part of the school community.

The Department

The English Department at Uxbridge High School is committed to providing a strong and rigorous foundation at Key Stage 3 that prepares students effectively for GCSE study at Key Stage 4. The curriculum is carefully designed to expose pupils to challenging, high‑quality texts that develop key knowledge and skills over time, including the study of Renaissance drama and Shakespeare to build early literary familiarity and cultural understanding

The Position

We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated Assistant Curriculum Leader of English to join our successful, inclusive, and supportive department. This is a key middle leadership role, supporting the Curriculum Leader in raising achievement, developing curriculum intent and implementation, and strengthening teaching and learning across the department. You will work closely with the Curriculum Leader to support staff development, assessment, and the delivery of a challenging and ambitious English curriculum.

The successful candidate will also have a teaching commitment across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. However, leadership responsibilities will be the main focus of the role. This post is primarily for an Assistant Curriculum Leader. However, we are also open to appointing an outstanding Teacher of English (including Early Career Teachers) if a suitable leadership candidate is not appointed.

What we’re looking for:

• A teacher who leads by example, with outstanding classroom practice and professionalism.
• A passion for placing students at the heart of the curriculum, ensuring their learning is meaningful and engaging.
• A teacher driven to make a difference, committed to overcoming barriers and enabling every student to achieve exceptional progress.
• A team player dedicated to personal development and working collaboratively with colleagues.

Please note that the school reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline should a sufficient number of applications be received. Early application is therefore strongly advised.