Job Title: Head of English (i GCSE & A-Level) Location: British School of Tenerife (BST), SpainStart Date: ASAPContract: Full-time, PermanentReporting 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 i GCSE 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 i GCSE and A-Level classes to an outstanding standard, modelling best practices for your team.
Data & Standards: Lead internal moderation, analyze 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 i GCSE and A?Level English.
Proven subject leadership experience, including designing

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