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Head of DepartmentEnglish

Director of English, Literacy and Reading

The Joseph Whitaker School · Mansfield · Nottinghamshire

Job description

We are excited to advertise a new leadership role within The Joseph Whitaker School. This post has faculty and whole school leadership responsibilities, providing an opportunity for someone to take up a significant lead role in the strategic development of the English faculty and the wider school, with respect to literacy and reading.

The successful applicant will be a talented classroom teacher of English and experienced leader with the ability to ensure that all students are able to fulfil their potential and benefit from a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment The role includes line management responsibility for the Head of English and other colleagues as well as working across the school to drive improvements in literacy and reading development.

For information about this role please refer to the candidate pack which also includes Job Description and Person Specification.

Benefits

TLR 1C - £15,387

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About this school

The Joseph Whitaker School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,328
Avg teacher salary
£51,224
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.3:1
Academy trust
EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION 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.

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Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0AG

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
11 September 2026
Closing date
5 October 2026

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