English Head Of Department

Veritas Education Recruitment; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking secondary school in Lewisham seeks a KS3 English Lead to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the English department. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding teaching practice, lead curriculum development, and support colleagues in their professional growth. This permanent full-time role is ideal for an ambitious teacher ready to further their career while contributing to a supportive work environment. Offers excellent CPD opportunities and commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Balanced teacher workload

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or an equivalent qualification and a relevant degree.
• Demonstrate outstanding teaching practice and behaviour management.
• Experience of lesson observation and providing feedback.
• Evidence of improvement planning and successful strategies to raise attainment.
• Proven track record of strong outcomes at KS3 and KS4.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the teaching of KS3 English.
• Support the English leadership team in raising standards.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Model outstanding classroom practice and coach colleagues.

Skills

Outstanding teaching practice

Behaviour management

Lesson observation and feedback

Improvement planning

Collaboration with colleagues

Education

QTS (or equivalent)

Relevant degree

Job description

KS3 English Lead / Second in English

Location: Lewisham, South East London

Start: ASAP

Contract: Permanent Full-time

We are working on behalf of a forward-thinking secondary school in Lewisham to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated English teacher to support the leadership of the English Department.

This role is ideal for an ambitious teacher who is ready to take the next step in their career and lead KS3 English across the department, driving high standards of teaching, learning and outcomes.

The school is committed to developing future leaders and offers excellent CPD and leadership opportunities, supported by strong networks and structured professional development.

The Role

• Lead and develop the teaching of KS3 English
• Support the English leadership team in raising standards and outcomes
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality of teaching across the department
• Model outstanding classroom practice and support colleagues through coaching and feedback

The Successful Candidate Will

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree
• Demonstrate outstanding teaching practice and strong behaviour management
• Have experience of lesson observation and providing robust feedback
• Show evidence of improvement planning and successful strategies to raise attainment
• Have a proven track record of strong outcomes at KS3 and KS4
• Ideally have experience teaching KS5
• Be committed to improving teaching, learning and curriculum quality

Staff Wellbeing & Workload

The leadership team is deeply committed to ensuring teacher workload is balanced, manageable and purposeful. Practical measures in place include:

• High-quality, centralised curriculum resources
• Live marking in lessons - no marking taken home
• A centralised behaviour management system
• A visible and supportive senior leadership team
• Clearly structured and well-planned deadlines

These systems allow teachers to focus on what matters most: delivering excellent lessons and achieving great outcomes for students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school on a clear journey of improvement, offering strong leadership, professional growth, and a supportive working environment.

To apply or find out more, please contact (url removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.