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Pate's Grammar School
Princess Elizabeth Way
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 0HG
Tel: 01242 523169
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Head of English
Cheltenham
Permanent – to start September 2025
We have a fantastic opportunity for a creative and inspirational leader to work as Head of English
at Pate’s.
The English Department at Pate’s is dedicated to fostering passion for reading, writing and a love
of literature, igniting creativity and critical thinking within our students.
Led by the Head of English, there is a Second in Department and a team of teachers passionate
about literature and teaching, bringing a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the classroom.
Pupils in years 7 to 9 are taught in their forms, with pupils in year 10 split into six teaching
groups.
The Eduqas syllabus is currently followed for English Language and English Literature at GCSE,
and at A-Level for English Literature.
Student, and staff, involvement is encouraged in extra-curricular activities related to the subject,
including Public Speaking and student-led societies exploring literature and film. Students are
encouraged to enter creative writing and essay competitions throughout the year, and we seek to
organise theatre trips, particularly where performances are texts being studied.
Our English classrooms have excellent facilities, and we have a departmental office where each
member of staff has a workspace with the opportunity to work collaboratively with each other.
We look forward to receiving your application to lead our English Team.
Please download the Application Pack and the Application Form by clicking on Apply Now.
Please see details to the right of this advert for further information.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 1st May 2025 at 9am.
Hours Per Week: Full Time or Part Time applications considered
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