Deputy Leader of English – 2iC English

CLARUS EDUCATION; London; On-site; GBP 9,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving community school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a Deputy Leader of English to join its dedicated team. The role involves leading curriculum development and supporting the Director of English while promoting excellence in a vibrant and inclusive educational environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator dedicated to shaping students' futures.

Benefits

High quality professional development

Support for staff well-being

Qualifications

• Outstanding teacher of English required.
• Experience in leading curriculum development is essential.
• Qualified Teacher Status needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor the development of the English curriculum.
• Support the Director of English to raise teaching standards.
• Foster student success and engagement in English.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Deputy Leader of English – 2iC English

Deputy Leader of English – 2iC English

September 2025

Full time, Permanent

Inner London MPS or UPS + TLR 2B £8,643

Barking and Dagenham

Our Barking and Dagenham Secondary School is a thriving community school whose goal is to provide a world class education through our vision of excellence for all. This fundamental goal is supported by our core values of pride, ambition, respect and teamwork which infuse all our work together. We aim to release the full potential of every young person during their seven year journey with us, and support them to go beyond what they ever thought possible.

Ours is vibrant, diverse and inclusive school with over 60 languages spoken across our community. We have a clear vision founded on excellence and justice, with the ambition to offer a world class education to the young people and families of Greenwich. Our recipe to achieve that is based on high quality teaching and academic rigour, in a safe and happy environment.

Above all, we want our young people to leave school equipped with the powerful knowledge and necessary skills to change the world for the better. In order to foster successful young people and cultivate harmonious communities, we aim to offer young people excellence in all that we do, so that they can overcome any barrier in their lives and secure greater justice.

Our curriculum offers a range of pathways, blending the mastery of knowledge with the development of transferable skills and see our young people progress onto a full range of future pathways including medicine and veterinary science, courses at the most competitive universities as well as high-quality apprenticeships.

The role - Deputy Leader of English – 2iC English

We are seeking an outstanding teacher of English to join our experienced team of creative and passionate teachers.

The English Department provides opportunities for our young people to flourish academically and to develop a lifelong love of language and literature. We contribute positively to the results of the school and provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to take their next steps.

As Deputy Curriculum Leader you will lead and monitor the curriculum development of English in a particular Key Stage. You will support the Director of English with a focus on continuing to raise standards and further developing the quality of teaching and learning within the department.

We can offer you dynamic and enthusiastic students, the opportunity to be part of a successful team, high quality professional development and a whole school commitment to excellence and justice. Caring and supporting the well-being of our staff is vital in all the work we do.

To apply for this Deputy Leader of English – 2iC English, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Deputy Leader of English – 2iC English role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Deputy Leader of English – 2iC English, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Deputy Leader of English – 2iC English candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Deputy Leader of English – 2iC English post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Deputy Leader of English – 2iC English opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Deputy Leader of English – 2iC English role within 48 hours.

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