Contact Information
- Job Title: Head of English (iGCSE & A-Level)
- Location: British School of Tenerife (BST), Spain
- Start Date: August 2026
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
- Reporting to: Academic Director & Head of Secondary

About the Role
Are you a visionary English specialist ready to lead a high‑performing department? The British School of Tenerife (BST) is seeking a Head of English to drive academic standards across Key Stages 3–5.
As a Subject Leader and Lead Teacher for KS4–5, you will design a coherent, ambitious curriculum that prepares our international students for iGCSE and A‑Level success. You will lead a dedicated team, model outstanding teaching practice, and ensure that our high‑EAL cohort excels in literacy, oracy, and critical thinking.
Why Lead at BST?
- Academic Autonomy: Lead the design and sequencing of the KS3–5 curriculum within a BSO‑framework school.
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to shape whole‑school literacy strategies and mentor staff through structured coaching cycles.
- Lifestyle: Enjoy a leadership career in Tenerife,



balancing professional challenge with an exceptional quality of life.

Core Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Set the vision for English, producing a development plan aligned with BSO inspection priorities.
- Curriculum Design: Sequence a coherent KS3–5 curriculum that embeds disciplinary literacy and supports EAL learners.
- Teaching Excellence: Teach iGCSE and A‑Level classes to an outstanding standard, modelling best practices for your team.
- Data & Standards: Lead internal moderation, analyse performance data, and implement evidence‑based interventions for exam cohorts.
- Team Management: Line‑manage the English department, conducting appraisals and delivering tailored CPD.
- Enrichment: Oversee extracurricular activities such as debating, reading clubs, and school productions.

Requirements
- Qualified teacher status (UK or equivalent) and substantial experience teaching iGCSE and A‑Level English

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