Head Of Department - English

Head of English - Braintree Start Date : September 2025 Salary : MPS / UPS + TLR (dependent on experience) Contract Type : Full-time, Permanent Location : Braintree, Essex Are you an outstanding English teacher ready to lead and inspire a team? Are you passionate about raising achievement and delivering a rich, engaging curriculum? We are seeking a motivated and experienced Head of English to join our vibrant and ambitious secondary school in the Braintree area from September 2025. This is a key leadership role, perfect for someone with the vision and drive to lead our English department to continued success. About the Role :

• Lead the strategic development of the English department, including curriculum planning and assessment.
• Inspire and manage a team of English teachers to deliver outstanding teaching and learning across KS3 and KS4 (and KS5, if applicable).
• Monitor student progress and implement interventions to ensure all learners achieve their potential.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support whole-school improvement and literacy initiatives. What Were Looking For :
• A qualified teacher (QTS / QTLS) with a strong background in teaching English at secondary level.
• Proven leadership experience or the readiness to step into a leadership role.
• A passion for literature, language, and creative teaching.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to inclusion, student success, and professional development. What We Offer :
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
• A dedicated and collaborative department.
• Ongoing CPD and opportunities for career progression.
• A modern learning environment with excellent resources.
• A welcoming school community with a focus on both academic and personal growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact as part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in education. To apply or to find out more, please contact (url removed)