Assistant Director of English

Do you want to develop your leadership skills in a significant role that drives forward standards in one of the key departments of the School? Do you want to work in a school that puts its children at the heart of everything it does, making a difference to their lives every day? Do you want to work in a forward-thinking school with a progressive outlook on research-based practice? Do you want to work in a dynamic school that provides exceptional professional development opportunities for all staff? Do you want to work in an ambitious school that nurtures excellent talent, and is part of a trust with many opportunities for progression? Sandwell Academy could be for you. Sandwell Academy is one of the top-performing schools in the region. Every year, over a thousand students apply to join the Academy in Year 7, while year on year our sixth form is heavily oversubscribed. We place a real emphasis on developing the whole child, with outstanding enrichment and extracurricular opportunities providing a broad experience for our students. We are an Academy where the culture of celebrating success in all its forms is at the heart of what we do. Giving the best possible education to our students is our core purpose, and developing our highly talented staff is the way that we do this. At Sandwell Academy, we value colleagues at every stage of their careers. If you are entering the profession, we offer a bespoke ECT programme that puts your needs first; to more experienced staff, we provide the conditions for you to flourish and to take charge of your own professional development. Due to continued growth, we are now seeking an Assistant Director of English to join our team from September 2026. Salary & Benefits Salaries are competitive Successful candidates are eligible for performance-related pay linked to Academy policy in addition to their salary. Staff enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities, with a calm, positive and respectful environment. Staff are given an 8