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Head of English Department

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to lead and develop our English
Department at John Hanson Community School. We are a successful, over-subscribed 11-16
community school, rated Good by OFSTED.

Our vision is to inspire and empower our students, within a culture of care and belonging, to
embrace opportunities to learn, succeed and become the best versions of themselves. This is
underpinned by our strapline: Inspire. Care. Succeed.


“A very happy and inclusive school because staff have successfully created a caring and
aspirational culture. They share a genuine belief that all pupils can fulfil their potential.”
(Ofsted March 2024)

We are seeking an inspirational and experienced forward-thinking teacher to lead our successful
English Department. You will have the confidence and creativity to develop curriculum and
pedagogy that engages students and fosters a love for English. This is an excellent opportunity to
shape and drive a key department within a supportive, dynamic school environment. As Head of
English, you will provide strategic leadership for the department, ensuring high standards of
teaching and learning while supporting and developing a strong team of teachers.
You will join a team of specialist teachers and benefit from an ethos that values collaboration,
innovation, and professional growth.

“The school is very mindful of staff workload and of creating a positive and supportive
working environment which puts pupils first. Staff recognise this and are proud to work at
the school” (Ofsted March 2024)

Job description HoF English

The successful candidate will:
• Lead and manage the English Department setting a clear vision for excellence
• Be passionate about teaching English at Key Stage 3 and 4
• Have strong subject knowledge and a commitment to driving standards and progress
• Develop and review the English curriculum in line with national requirements
• Support and mentor staff including early career teachers
• Promote reading, writing and literacy across the wider school community
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of students
• Embrace wider school life and foster a sense of belonging in the department and beyond

  • A highly supportive, professional environment focused on developing a love of learning.
  • Opportunities for leadership development and progression.
  • A committed team of enthusiastic teachers, leaders, and support staff.
  • Strong support for well-being, including trained Mental Health First Aiders, a Staff Well-being Action Group (SWAGs), and Mental Health Leads.
  • Confidential support through life events such as pregnancy, maternity, menopause, and diversity and inclusion needs.
  • A successful ECT induction programme in partnership with HISP Teaching Hub.

“The school is very mindful of staff workload and of creating a positive and supportive working environment which puts pupils first. Staff recognise this and are proud to work at the school.” — (Ofsted March 2024)

We strongly encourage informal visits and conversations with our Senior Leadership Team. If you would like to arrange this, please email: recruit@jhanson.hants.sch.uk.

Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range + TLR 1b (£12,525)

John Hanson Community School
Floral Way
Andover
South East
SP10 3PB

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Closing date for applications: 

20/04/2026 9:00 am

Interviews will be held on: 

tbc

 Start Date: 

September 2026

We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates before the closing date/scheduled interviews where applicable.

John Hanson Community School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

John Hanson Community School is an equal opportunities employer, and no candidate will be disadvantaged because of race, gender, sexuality, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All shortlisting exercises are completed by evaluating a candidate’s suitability in terms of the person specification and job description for the role in question.

Job reference:

EPSEDJOBS/1582/10331