Head of Primary English

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within White Rose Education. We are now looking for a creative, self-motivated, dynamic, passionate and driven individual who wants to help us shape the future of English education.

Working as the Head of Primary English, the core purpose of your role will be:

To lead the creation and development of the White Rose English curriculum and associated resources, managing and developing a team of Primary English Specialists.
To produce high-quality materials that support the White Rose English curriculum.
To support the teaching of English in primary provision through high-quality, effective CPD and working with primary school leaders.
To work with individual teachers to improve their practice in English.
To work with school leaders to audit requirements, provision and plan for improvements.
To support and advise schools with effective implementation of the White Rose English curriculum.
To contribute strategically to the development of the wider WRE core-subject offer, including curriculum, assessment and oracy development.
To support any other reasonable request, working with other partners as appropriate.

Could it be you?

You will need to be a great team player, as excellent teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. You'll be a positive thinker, willing to flex, adapt and go the extra mile. A natural ability to inspire confidence in staff, school leaders and others is essential. This role will be immensely rewarding, and you will relish the opportunity to help shape a high-quality English curriculum offer for schools.

To be considered for this role you must hold QTS, have passed your ECT, and be able to evidence effective teaching and performance within Primary English. Experience of subject leadership in a teaching environment is essential, alongside strong knowledge of curriculum development and effective teaching practice in English.

Applications

Please apply initially with an up-to-date CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you feel you are the right person for the role. You will then need to complete a full paper application to be considered for the role as we recruit to safer recruitment standards.

Closing date

Friday 22nd May 2026 12 noon

Interview Process

All applications will be considered in line with our recruitment practices. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day in the week beginning May 25th