CURRICULUM LEADER FOR ENGLISH

Location

LATHOM HIGH SCHOOL - A TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
Glenburn Road , Skelmersdale , Lancashire , WN8 6JN
Tel: 01695 725653
School website: lathomhighschool.org
Roll: 789

Information

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and continue to drive the academic success of students, work alongside great staff, lead a strong motivated team, and contribute to the wider opportunities we offer our young people.

The post holder will lead by example and ensure quality first teaching across the English department.  Continuing to evaluate and refine the English curriculum so that it to meet the needs of all students, regardless of their starting points is integral to the post.  The Curriculum Leader for English is responsible for sustaining and raising standards across the department, making strategic decisions to accelerate student progress and ensuring that appropriate, timely interventions are in place.  In creating a strong, collaborative and effective team, the post holder will not only ensure that all students enjoy an exceptional learning experience in English but will also lead on making sure that our school vision of ‘achievement and belonging’ is a lived experience in English through a consistent approach to whole school and departmental policies and strategies.

We seek a leader with strong communication skills, both oral and written, excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet and set deadlines as appropriate. You will be an innovative and ambitious individual who must employ a wide range of strategies, be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure the highest possible standards of student achievement.  

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.


More Information can be found at http://lathomhighschool.org/

Essential Qualifications

Degree in relevant subject area

QTS

Proposed Interview Date:

14/10/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Jen Hongkins - Deputy Headteacher

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: c.brooke@lathom.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.