Deputy Learning Director of English

Deputy Learning Director of English TLR2B £5,872

We are seeking an inspirational, highly motivated and innovative Deputy Learning Director of English to join our welcoming and high performing English team. We believe all students have the right to experience an academically rich and inclusive curriculum, where all students learn to develop and hone their own creative voice.

The role: The English curriculum is of core importance to our students’ journeys, with students studying a range of canonical and diverse texts throughout their studies. Our KS 3 curriculum has been designed to ensure that students have the necessary breadth and depth of skills to be successful in their GCSE studies. We have a flourishing A level cohort, teaching both English language and English literature. Our department is friendly, collaborative and dedicated to being the best we can be, utilising examiner experience and professional development opportunities to ensure we secure excellent progress for our students.

 

Why join us

We invest in and support our aspirant and highly skilled staff, making it easy to access opportunities for continued professional development;

Our safe and nurturing environment enables staff to thrive;

We are a collaborative team working across the school and with wider Trust colleagues – sharing ideas, spreading best practice, supporting and challenging, and bringing out our very best;

Our faculty consistently beats national performance indicators year on year;

We offer:

• A staff wellbeing day during term time;

• Long service awards and social events;

• Healthcare scheme for staff members and their families;

• One early or late finish per fortnight for teaching staff;

• Automatic progression through pay points;

• An in-house Leadership Development Programme;

• Career progression opportunities;

• Opportunities for flexible working Including a nine day fortnight;

• Free parking;

• Cycle to Work Scheme;

• Discounts on holidays and retailers;

About us

Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 school with approximately 1,400 students on roll (200 students post 16) Graded Good in all areas by Ofsted in December 2019, we are now looking forward to the next stage of our journey from good to Great. During a recent interim inspection, inspectors noted significant improvements since their previous visit, highlighting high expectations of pupils, strong pupil progress, our safe and secure learning environment, and enriched curriculum. They also praised Trust and school leadership. With our Trust growing, we are likely to have many more career development opportunities coming up in future.

The position is open for September 2026 start.

To apply for this role please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138932/EDV-2026-KC-15618

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Wednesday, 15th April 2026. Interview dates week commencing Monday, 20th April 2026. If this role attracts sufficient interest before closing date, we may decide to interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. If you want more info about the role, please contact us at recruitment@orbismat.com or 01604 716106.

Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.  The school is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment.