Job Vacancies

Head of English 

Salary: Competitive
Hours/weeks: Full-time 
Start date: September 2024
Location: Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG

Opportunity 

Hereford Cathedral School seeks to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of English to lead our outstanding faculty. The successful candidate will set the vision and direction, and be responsible for ensuring that our curriculum is aligned to excellence to A Level and beyond.


This is a role for a teacher wishing to take the next step in their career or an experienced teacher/HoD, who can lead a team of committed and talented teachers, as well as inspire next generations. Leadership experience is not essential, but applicants must be able to demonstrate the skills required to lead a large department.


This is a position for a teacher wishing to join a sector-leading educational provider which values continuous professional development, a culture of collaboration, reflective practice and where colleagues are nurtured, supported and encouraged in their careers. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.

We seek someone:

  • Who is an outstanding teacher of English
  • Who can lead and line-manage the team of qualified teachers
  • With a passion for English and is able to inspire and motivate our pupils
  • Who will interpret data and tracking to ensure that all pupils make necessary progress
  • Who is keen to ensure the English co-curricular and trips programme continues and thrives
  • Who will take responsibility for the quality of English provision, teaching, curriculum and assessment
  • Who is able to oversee the English exam schedule
  • Who can keep up-to-date with the changes from exam boards, specifications and government guidance, and who can communicate these effectively to the team
  • Who will liaise with our Junior School counterpart to ensure a smooth and coherent transition for the new intake
  • To support through involvement, the School’s co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
  • Safeguard and promote the general well-being of pupils and to be a role model for pupils at all times.

In return we will offer you:

  • A highly talented and supportive staff and governing body
  • Competitive salary
  • Access to our effective Professional Learning programme which includes our vision
  • for ‘Cultures of Thinking’
  • Free lunch provided in term time
  • Enrichment opportunities through our exceptional extra-curricular opportunities
  • Opportunity to join a wonderful team of people
  • A beautiful place to work in the most idyllic settings
  • And finally, the chance to work with outstanding students

How to apply

An application form and information pack may be downloaded below

Download: Job Description

Download: Application Form

The closing date for applications is 9am on 15th March 2024.


Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to Recruitment, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG or to recruitment@herefordcs.com

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks. Further information on the School’s safeguarding can be found on the school website.

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