Head Of English
JOB_53585504746886Job type
PermanentLocation
LewishamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Secondary TeachingIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + TLR
Are you looking for a Head of English role? An exciting opportunity is available in South London
Head of English Job
· Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + TLR
· Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
· Start Date: January 2026
· Location: South East London
· Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
· Start Date: January 2026
· Location: South East London
Are you looking for a Head of English role? An exciting opportunity is available at a diverse and vibrant 11–18 secondary school in South East London!
Your new school
This innovative and fully inclusive school is rated “Good” by Ofsted and is committed to high expectations and aspirations for all students. Staff and students benefit from impressive facilities, a strong sense of community, and a relentless focus on achievement and well-being.
This innovative and fully inclusive school is rated “Good” by Ofsted and is committed to high expectations and aspirations for all students. Staff and students benefit from impressive facilities, a strong sense of community, and a relentless focus on achievement and well-being.
Your new role
We are seeking a determined and dynamic individual to lead our English department. As Head of English, you will:
We are seeking a determined and dynamic individual to lead our English department. As Head of English, you will:
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality, engaging English education across all key stages.
- Inspire a love of language and literature in a diverse student body.
- Collaborate with other heads of department and external partners to develop innovative programs that extend beyond the classroom.
- Ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to teaching and learning.
- Support the academic success, personal growth, and well-being of every student, with a focus on inclusion and high expectations.
- Contribute to school improvement by refining systems, policies, and practices that deliver lasting positive outcomes.
What you’ll get in return
By working alongside Hays, you will have contact with your own personal recruitment consultant who has access to a wide range of opportunities within the education sector in your area. Our partnership schools recruit directly with Hays and so you will have access to many permanent roles before they are even advertised.
By working alongside Hays, you will have contact with your own personal recruitment consultant who has access to a wide range of opportunities within the education sector in your area. Our partnership schools recruit directly with Hays and so you will have access to many permanent roles before they are even advertised.
As well as this, if you know of other education professionals looking for supply, long term or permanent roles, you can receive £250 worth of high street vouchers every time you recommend a friend to us using our ‘Refer a Friend’ programme. Terms & conditions apply.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career now.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career now.
Head Of EnglishJOB_535855047468862025-11-212026-02-20
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