Head of English

Location: Rudgeway, BristolSalary: £40,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)Contract: Full-time, PermanentStart Date: September 2025 or sooner by negotiation

Are you a passionate and experienced English teacher ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a role where you can shape curriculum, lead a team, and make a meaningful impact on learners with special educational needs?

Randstad is proud to be supporting a specialist SEN school in Rudgeway, Bristol, in the search for a Head of English to lead and develop their English department.

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to combine subject leadership with purpose-driven teaching, helping students with a range of learning needs thrive academically and personally.

As Head of English, you will:

• Lead the strategic planning, delivery, and evaluation of the English curriculum across the school.

• Teach English to students aged 11-16 with a variety of SEN profiles, including autism, ADHD, and moderate learning difficulties.

• Manage and mentor English staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing department.

• Adapt and differentiate teaching to meet the individual needs and EHCP targets of each pupil.

• Monitor student progress and ensure effective assessment and reporting systems are in place.

• Work closely with SLT to contribute to whole-school improvement and SEN best practice.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential

• Minimum of 7 years' teaching experience, ideally including work in an SEN or inclusive setting

• Proven track record of raising standards in English education

• Strong leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills

• A deep understanding of the challenges and rewards of working with children with SEND

• Experience with differentiated instruction and literacy intervention strategies

• A genuine passion for inclusive education and learner-centred approaches

• Competitive salary range: £40,000 - £60,000, based on experience

• Supportive and committed senior leadership team

• Ongoing CPD and opportunities for career progression

• Small class sizes and excellent teaching assistant support

• A values-driven school community that puts pupils' well-being and development first

• Beautiful semi-rural location in Rudgeway, just outside of Bristol - easily accessible by car and public transport

This is more than just a leadership role - it's a chance to transform how students experience English and communication in a supportive SEN environment. If you're ready to lead with purpose, inspire with passion, and create meaningful change, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to become the Head of English at this exceptional SEN school in Rudgeway.