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Head Of Year - English

Head Of Year - English

TieTalentBraintree, England, United Kingdom
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

About

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 We're 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 .

    We look forward to hearing from you!

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  • Braintree, England

    • Languages

  • English

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