Job Description

Assistant Headteacher – English Specialist

Location: Thurrock, Essex
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role:
A unique opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Headteacher with expertise in English at an Alternative Provision school in Thurrock. This full-time, long-term position is ideal for someone passionate about re-engaging students with education and raising literacy standards across the curriculum.You’ll play a key leadership role in shaping the school’s English provision and improving academic outcomes for students who thrive in a more supportive and individualised learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead on curriculum development and delivery in English across the school
• Support colleagues with literacy-focused strategies and inclusive teaching practices
• Monitor progress in English and implement targeted interventions
• Work as part of the senior leadership team to drive whole-school improvement
• Manage staff and contribute to CPD and performance management
• Collaborate with external agencies and support services to ensure student success

Requirements:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong track record of teaching English, ideally in an AP or SEN setting
• Experience in a leadership role or readiness to take the next step
• Deep understanding of barriers to learning and strategies for re-engagement
• Excellent leadership, teamwork, and communication skills