Second in Charge English
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
The Brian Clarke Academy is looking to appoint a strategic, creative individual and manager to be a leader of the English department.
The school opened with a founding team of staff in September 2022 to 240 young people and will continue to grow annually to a pupil body of 1200.
The post of second in charge of English at a new school is an opportunity that education professionals dream about, being part of a talented and committed staff that is growing a school from Year 7 up; supporting the development of its ethos and embedding that in the community of the school; having the benefit of a brand new building with all new facilities and supported by a local, successful and experienced Trust.
Exemplary behaviour and a distinctive ethos based on our strongly held values are creating a climate for learning where teachers are supported to deliver exceptional lessons and where pupils flourish.
In brief we are looking for:
- A leader committed to ambition, excellence and community who will work with the Director of English and senior leadership team to drive the growth and development of The Brian Clarke CE Academy to become an outstanding provider for young people
- An inspiring informed educationalist with a clear understanding of what makes outstanding educational provision for all in English and the ability, understanding and experience to lead, develop and manage a staff team to achieve this.
- Someone who will go the extra mile for pupils, not because they are asked to but because they want to; someone who will do their utmost to ensure that all of our pupils progress to the future destinations of their choice.
- Someone who will inspire pupils and the staff they work with and build strong relationships with our parents, carers and community partners.
Working for The Brian Clarke CE Academy means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.
Alongside the Brian Clarke CE Academy, the Trust is made up of The Blue Coat School, St Anne’s Academy in Middleton and two primary schools, East Crompton St George’s and Mayfield Primary. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school, the East Manchester Teaching Hub and has been designated one of the first national Languages Hub; all of which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.
Please note CVs are not accepted
Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 5 May 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 11 May 2026
The successful candidate must be available for new staff induction days on Thursday 27th August and Friday 28th August.
The Cranmer Education Trust
The Cranmer Education Trust is a successful trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.
We are a growing schools trust with both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England.
The Benefits
Benefits
Professional development
Strong communities
Supportive team and environment
Career average pension
Convenient work locations
Supportive wellbeing frameworks
Employee assistance programme
Safeguarding
The Cranmer Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
For further information please refer to:
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the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Trust Policies ¦ Cranmer Education Trust -
The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.
Diversity
The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.
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