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Assistant Headteacher English or Head of English

Isca Academy · Exeter · Devon

Job description

Qualified teacher status.

Educated to degree level – in the specialist area of English.

Further qualifications relevant to the role such as NPQML or NPQSL Masters Level Study Experience of teaching in a state comprehensive school.

Experience in planning and teaching English Language and Literature 11-16. Experience of contributing to and delivering strategies to raise progress and achievement across English, including assessment for learning and creative pedagogies.

Experience of monitoring and evaluating performance and of using data to inform school improvement and ultimately student outcomes.

Delivering whole school CPD Delivering Subject Specific CPD Exam marking Experience of teaching English Literature / Language at A Level A gifted teacher with the ability to teach English Literature and Language in an exciting and engaging manner.

Excellent planning skills.

Excellent inter-personal skills.

Proven ability to sustain positive relationships with staff, students and parents.

Thorough grasp of data, including analysing data and using this effectively to improve student outcomes.

Excellent ICT skills to support teaching and learning.

Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills

Benefits

MPS / UPS + TLR 1b - if Head of English

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About this school

Isca Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Not rated
Pupils
914
Avg teacher salary
£46,293
Pupil:teacher ratio
22.4:1
Academy trust
THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Exeter, Devon, EX2 6AP

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
9 September 2026
Closing date
25 September 2026

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