Head of English
Full time Leadership 6-10 (Depending on experience)
Required from August 2026
The Winstanley School is an 11-16 Leicestershire school situated in the heart of the Braunstone Town community. We are a small school with a strongly inclusive ethos and family atmosphere. We aim to be a force for good in our local community by producing students with great results who are fantastic citizens. We are on a journey of improvement and we want someone who wants to join us on this journey to improve the lives of young people through leading our English Department. The school is part of the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust.
We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Head of English. The successful candidate will have a real passion for their subject and will translate this effectively to the students in their care.
This role offers candidates an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Trust’s relentless drive for excellence across the school. The role is based at The Winstanley School. We do, however, encourage the opportunity to develop professionally within different contexts and situations, working in partnership with other schools across the Trust.
Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.
The closing date for completed applications is by 9am on Wednesday 25th February 2026
LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.
At LiFE Multi Academy Trust we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. As a Trust we actively encourage applications from those in minority groups and with diverse backgrounds.
The Winstanley School
Kingsway North, Leicester, LE3 3BD
Executive Headteacher: Dave Bennett
LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.