Assistant Director of English

Job Title: Assistant Director of English
Salary: MPS/UPS plus temp TL2A
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date:12th October 2026
Interview Date:TBC
Start Date: 1st January 2027

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and highly ambitious practitioner to the post of Assistant Director of English. This permanent teaching post includes initial temporary additional responsibility as Assistant Director, covering for a colleague on maternity, but with scope for the additional responsibility to be made permanent.

The successful candidate will be expected to help lead a high achieving and ambitious team in our very popular and over-subscribed school. The post would suit an inspirational and innovative teacher, ideally with a proven track record at GCSE.

Stockport School is a very popular, high-achieving, over-subscribed school, and this is a wonderful opportunity for a talented teacher who is looking to take the next step in developing their career.

The post would suit an inspirational and innovative teacher, ideally with a proven track record and strong future potential to deliver high-quality outcomes for all at GCSE.

This role will provide the post holder with the opportunity to help lead a large, vibrant, well established and very successful English department and to gain excellent professional development and future opportunity as they progress in their career.

We are seeking a well-qualified colleague who has:

• A dynamic, innovative and creative approach with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent classroom practice with the learner at the centre of their vision
• Dedication to the value and importance of English as a subject, providing opportunity for all The ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and
• Empower young people to achieve excellence
• An absolute commitment to achieving the very highest of standards
• An ambitious and dedicated professional approach with strong leadership attributes

Applicants are required to be well-organised, inspirational teachers, with strong leadership skills, who are passionate about their subject. You will be able to work independently and in liaison with other colleagues to create a high level of challenge for a range of learners in every lesson and support the on-going development of this high-achieving department.

Please see the accompanying pack for further details of the role and of how to apply. Please also visit our website www.stockportschool.net or contact the Headteacher's P.A., Mrs J. Richards, at j.richards@stockport.stockport.sch.uk regarding any enquiries.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 12th October 2026, although the school reserves the right to close the deadline sooner dependent upon applications. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by DBS.

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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