Salary: MPS 1 (£32,916) - UPS 3 (£51,048) + TLR of between £10,174 to £17,216 + pension + Lift Schools benefits Hours: Full timeContract type: PermanentA rare and exciting opportunity to lead our high performing English department.Your new schoolLift Ryde, based on the Isle of Wight, is an 11 to 18 years secondary school and is part of Lift Schools, one of the largest MATs in the country. The school is set in spacious grounds and had a completely new state of the art building in 2017. All staff have access to a free on site gym with a range of fantastic equipment. Known as the "Garden Isle" because of its beautiful landscape, unspoilt beaches, rugged coastline and beautiful countryside; the Isle of Wight is a perfect place to raise a family. Judged as ''Good'' by Ofsted in November 2022, Lift Ryde is a school that pupils feel proud to attend, with a calm and orderly environment. Staff are also proud to work at the school and recognise that leaders are considerate of their workload.At Lift Ryde, we believe that English is not just about reading Shakespeare or writing essays. It''s about developing core skills that are essential for life, education, and work. Rooted in exploration, discussion, and creativity, we provide a diverse and inclusive curriculum that encourages critical thinking, supports personal expression, and fosters a love of reading and writing.Your new roleThis is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead our English department into the next stage of its journey.