Head of English

Head of English (New Line Learning Academy)

Contract Type:
Permanent

Education Phases:
Secondary;

Job Role s:
Head Of Department Or Curriculum;

Working Patterns:
Full-Time;

Key Stagess:
Ks3, Ks4;

Final date to receive applications:
Friday, 13th March 2026

Expected Working

Start Date:

September 2026

Is a Shared Job:
No

New Line Learning Academy is a good school in the heartof Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to bewell-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local andwider communities.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building aworkplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. Wevalue the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

• Avibrant and exciting place to work
• Afriendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools andone Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery,for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff.
• Awell-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Following the successful promotion of our current Head of English to Assistant Headteacher, we are excited to offer a rare opportunity to lead a thriving

English department at New Line Learning Academy.

Thisrole would suit an ambitious English specialist ready to take their next stepinto leadership. You will be supported by our SLT, including the recently promoted Head of English, who brings first-hand experience of leading the department successfully, and will also work closely with colleagues at our neighbouring secondary school, benefiting from strong support links and shared practice.

• Provide strategic leadership to drive high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement.
• Shapeand refine a rich, engaging English curriculum that empowers every student toreach their full potential.
• Lead,motivate, and develop an enthusiastic team of teachers, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and shared success.
• Champion literacy and a love of learning across the Academy, ensuring that every young person’s voice and potential are recognised.

AtNew Line Learning Academy, we are proud to provide a warm, supportive and ambitious environment where both students and staff are empowered to thrive.

Our ethos is simple and lived every day:
Believe and Achieve
. We champion academic excellence while nurturing individuality, creativity and personal ambition, ensuring every young person, and every colleague, feels valued, inspired and capable of success.

Asan all-ability school at the heart of our community, we foster a strong senseof belonging and inclusivity. Wellbeing sits at the centre of everything we do.

Our caring and respectful culture enables students to flourish as confident,kind and well-rounded individuals who are ready to learn and contribute positively to the world around them.

Our
Creative Curriculum has been carefully designed in direct response…