Second in Charge of English
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Job Summary
Are you an inspiring English Teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey de Stafford School is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Second in Charge of English to help drive our highperforming department forward.
Your Opportunity
Working closely with the Head of English you will play a key role in shaping a shared vision for excellence supporting colleagues to secure outstanding outcomes and contributing to a culture where creativity academic rigour and a love of literature thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to influence curriculum development lead on a key stage and help sustain the strong foundations of an already successful department while championing continual improvement for every learner.
What were looking for:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Degree in relevant subject area
- Evidence of successful teaching experience at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
- Knowledge of recent developments within English
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner
Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.
About de Stafford School
de Stafford is an 11-16 comprehensive schoollocated in Caterham Surrey which joined GLF Schools MAT in December 2016. Theschool has a PAN of 180 students per year group. The school servespredominantly the local Caterham community with the majority of studentsresiding within the CR3 catchment area.
Our Core Values:
- Grow
- Learn
- Believe
- Achieve
Why work at de Stafford School:
- An exciting opportunity to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of the local community
- A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools
- Excellent CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme
- An opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders across the wider GLF MAT
- Recognition of previous school continuous service
- A successful ECT support programme
- Onsite parking
- Access to CareFirst an advice and information service
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2500 colleagues and over 19000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offerwhich allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Pay Scale: GLF MPR to UPR TLR
Contract type: Permanent
Closing Date: 12th April 2026
Interview date: TBC
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About Company
De Stafford School is a mixed secondary school located close to the geographic centre of Caterham in Surrey, England. The school educates students aged 11 to 16.
