Faculty Lead Communications; English & Media

FACULTY LEAD FOR COMMUNICATIONS (ENGLISH & MEDIA)

Salary: MPS/UPS+ TLR1a (£17,216) or Lead Practitioner 12 (£68,233) depending on skills and experience of the successful candidate.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and well‑qualified English teacher to lead the English and Media Departments as Head of Faculty from September 2026.

As Faculty Lead, you will bring your vision for teaching and learning into practice, supported by an able team of staff. You will work closely with the Senior Leader to create an engaging and challenging curriculum for students of all abilities across all subjects, model high‑quality teaching practice, and inspire others through effective and exciting lessons. A bespoke CPD programme will be tailored to meet your and the faculty’s needs.

• Lead the English and Media Departments, working closely with the Senior Leader to design and deliver a curriculum that meets the needs of all students.
• Model best teaching practice and inspire staff through the delivery of engaging lessons.
• Develop and implement personalised CPD programmes and learning walks.
• Manage a faculty team, coordinating teaching timetables, resources and support structures.
• Support safeguarding and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• Qualified teacher in English with specialist expertise in English Literature, Media or related subjects.
• Evidence of effective curriculum design and implementation in a secondary school setting.
• Strong leadership experience and ability to develop and support teaching staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and best practice in child protection.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to sustainability in excellence, valuing staff well‑being and workload. Our approach is evidence‑based and includes:

• Efficient working practices – data handling, marking policy, behaviour support, inset days, wellbeing events and reduced break duties.
• Streamlined communication – weekly briefing email, no expectation of work‑related email outside hours, staggered deadlines.
• Dedicated teaching rooms, free parking, free breakfast for exam classes, on‑site staff rooms, fully equipped workrooms and supportive admin teams.
• Regular line‑management meetings, personalised CPD, learning walks, cross‑school collaboration and a non‑punitive appraisal process.
• Enjoyable workplace – investment in staff spaces, social clubs, parties, cards, gifts and an appointed well‑being coordinator.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance and includes suitable checks where relevant.

• Closing date: 9 am on Thursday 12 March 2026.
• Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.
• Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted for interview.
• Contact v.walkerool for further information.

St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is located in Medway, a 30‑minute drive from London, with free parking and world‑class facilities.

• Fortnightly line‑management meetings focusing on wellbeing.
• Programme of personalised CPD and learning walks.
• Opportunities to collaborate with local Catholic schools.
• Non‑punitive appraisal focusing on support rather than penalty.