Head of English Department

Head of English Department – Lead, Inspire, Achieve

Are you an experienced and passionate English teacher ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the vision, leadership skills, and subject expertise to lead a high-performing department? We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated Head of English to join our secondary school and drive excellence in teaching and learning.

Position : Head of English

Location : Braintree

Contract Type : Full-time, Permanent

Start Date : September 2025

Salary : £40,000 – £60,000 yearly (depending on experience)

About the Role :

As Head of English, you will lead a committed team of teachers in delivering an engaging and ambitious English curriculum across all key stages. You will be responsible for raising attainment, developing innovative teaching practices, and ensuring every student achieves their full potential.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead, manage, and develop the English department
• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and delivery
• Support and mentor colleagues to ensure high-quality teaching and learning
• Use data effectively to monitor progress and raise achievement
• Foster a culture of high expectations, creativity, and collaboration
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and strategic planning

The Ideal Candidate Will Have :

What We Offer :

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.

We look forward to hearing from you!