Director of Learning - English

Teaching Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job description

Director of Learning - English
Bexley, London

Are you an experienced and ambitious English teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Teaching Personnel's PWR team is working in partnership with a high-achieving all-through school in Bexley to appoint a Director of Learning - English. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to lead and shape the English curriculum across the secondary phase.

Location: Bexley, London
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner if available)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary:£61,707 - £70,873 (Outer London Leadership) +Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Trust Benefits

As Director of Learning - English, you will be responsible for strategic leadership of the English department, driving standards of teaching and learning, and ensuring consistency and excellence across all key stages. This is a pivotal role in a forward-thinking school that prides itself on its inclusive, aspirational ethos.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the English department across the primary and secondary phases
• Develop and deliver a high-quality, cohesive English curriculum
• Support and mentor teaching staff, driving continual improvement
• Monitor progress and implement intervention strategies to raise attainment
• Contribute to whole-school strategy as part of the extended leadership team

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven success teaching English at KS3, KS4, and ideally KS5
• Experience in middle or senior leadership
• A track record of raising student outcomes
• Vision, drive, and the ability to inspire both staff and students

If you're an outstanding English practitioner ready to shape the future of English education in a dynamic all-through setting, apply now with your up-to-date CV. A PWR consultant will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

REFERRAL BONUS AVAILABLE!
Refer a successful educator and receive up to £250! Get in touch for more info.

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