Job Title: Head of English (iGCSE & A-Level) Descubra más sobre las tareas diarias, las responsabilidades generales y la experiencia requerida para esta posibilidad desplazándose hacia abajo ahora.

Location:
British School of Tenerife (BST), Spain Start Date: ASAP 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, 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 iGCSE and A‐Level English.
* Proven subject leadership experience, including designing KS4/5 curriculum and leading a team.
* Strong content knowledge across literature and language; able to teach both iGCSE and A‐Level specifications.
* Successful track record of improving outcomes, with clear understanding of assessment and exam preparation.
* Experience of supporting EAL students and adapting classroom practice to meet their needs.
* Excellent communication skills with students, parents and colleagues; ability to work bilingually (English/Spanish) desirable. Person specification — desirable
* Experience with Read Write Inc. or systematic phonics approaches for literacy catch‐up.
* Evidence of effective CPD design and implementation. xqysrnh
* Familiarity with the BSO inspection framework and international school contexts.

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