Senior Curriculum Leader English

Overview

Shevington High School is a successful and popular 11–16 community school, built upon our core values of respect, inclusion, aspiration and kindness. We are proud of our welcoming ethos, our ambitious curriculum and the strong relationships we foster between staff and pupils.

Shevington High School is looking to appoint a passionate and driven Senior Curriculum Leader in English to play a lead role in the continual development and improvement of our English department. The role has become available as a result of the promotion of the post-holder, so this also represents an expansion of the team. The successful candidate will be an ambitious person and possess the ability to motivate colleagues. We are seeking someone who has a student centric approach, has high aspirations for all students and builds strong relationships with students, parents and outside agencies. The successful candidate will have experience of delivering an engaging and relevant curriculum and will have a passion for student enrichment.

Personal attributes

As a dedicated and inspirational Senior Curriculum Leader in English, you will be instrumental in developing the vision for the faculty, as well as leading the English department. You will have the opportunity to shape curriculum design, develop the practice and pedagogy of others. If you have excellent subject knowledge and are passionate about English, if you are reflective in your approach to teaching and leading, if you want to make a lasting impact on students and believe that all students have the capability to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

About the English Department

Our English Department is a collaborative, reflective and forward-thinking team committed to ensuring that every pupil makes excellent progress from their individual starting points. The team works incredibly hard to both support and challenge our pupils, and we are proud of the strong examination outcomes we have achieved in recent years.  In 2025, the department achieved its highest ever GCSE results which are a testament to the hard work and commitment of the team in supporting all pupils to continually excel.

As strong advocates of the school’s digital strategy, we believes that thoughtful and creative use of technology enhances learning, broadens access to the curriculum and equips pupils with the skills they need for life beyond the classroom. Our digital approach fosters collaborative planning across the department, supports staff in managing workload effectively, and enables a range of pedagogical approaches from explicit instruction and retrieval practice to adaptive teaching and independent learning. By embedding digital tools purposefully within our teaching, we support academic success in English while also preparing students confidently for their future pathways.

As a team, we are passionate about inspiring a genuine love of reading, writing and literature. We strive not only for academic success, but for pupils to leave us as confident, articulate communicators equipped with the literacy skills they will need for life beyond Shevington High School. Many of our pupils continue their study of English at post-16, reflecting the strong foundations developed during their time with us.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a strong passion for English, alongside a clear vision for high-quality teaching and learning within the department.
• Provide inspirational leadership to the English team, fostering a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and high expectations for all pupils.
• Lead the development of an ambitious, engaging and inclusive English curriculum that enables all students to make excellent progress from their starting points.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching, learning and assessment within the department, using data and research-informed practice to drive improvement and raise standards.
• Support, challenge and develop colleagues through coaching, collaboration and professional development opportunities.
• Champion the school’s approach to digital learning and shared planning, ensuring technology is used thoughtfully to enhance teaching and learning.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community, promoting a love of reading, writing and literature.
• Uphold and model the school’s values of respect, inclusion, aspiration and kindness, contributing fully to the life of the school.
• Why Join Shevington High School?
• A supportive and collaborative Middle Leadership Team and the opportunity to work alongside the other Senior Curriculum Leaders.
• A strong English team with a proven history of strong results
• A strong culture of professional development and continuous improvement, including the opportunity to gain NPQ qualifications at different levels.
• A welcoming school community where staff wellbeing is valued.
• Enthusiastic, well-mannered pupils who are keen to learn.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in a successful and ambitious school.

This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a thriving department within a school that places relationships, high standards and personal development at the heart of everything we do.

We look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are committed to excellence in English education and who share our belief that every child deserves to thrive

Salary & Benefits

Salary:   Leadership Pay Scale  L4-L8 ( £55.743 - £61.534)

• CPD including access to NPQs, specialist knowledge development courses and access to StepLab
• Enhanced Induction for all new staff
• Comprehensive ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and School Workload Charter

Location

Shevington High School
Shevington Lane
Shevington
Wigan
WN6 8AB

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date: 21st April 2026 12 noon

Interviews: TBC

Application forms to be returned to Mrs L Thompson lthompson@shevingtonhigh.org.uk