Faculty Lead – English

CLARUS EDUCATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Faculty Lead for English to inspire and lead a dynamic team in a vibrant Secondary School. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values professional development and collaboration. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the English department, fostering a culture of respect and responsibility, and ensuring every student has the chance to excel. If you're an ambitious leader looking to make a significant impact on students' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Candidates must have QTS from a UK institute in Secondary English or similar.
• Experience in supporting fellow teaching or leadership skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English faculty and support the professional development of staff.
• Ensure every student is valued and supported in their learning journey.

Skills

Leadership in English

Teaching Skills

Collaboration

Professional Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

ECT Completion

Job description

Faculty Lead – English

Salary: Outer London Main/UPS Plus, MLA6 Responsibility Allowance (negotiable)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Start date: September 2025

Job overview

Welcome to our wonderful Secondary School, and thank you for your time considering our vacant position.

• Are you an existing successful leader in English? Or do you have the potential and ambition to be an outstanding leader and are looking for the right opportunity to develop as a middle leader?
• Are you looking for a dynamic, supportive and progressive faculty with which to continue your professional development?
• Do you want to work in a team that collaborates effectively and works for their students to improve their life chances?
• Would you like to work in a school that invests in developing and growing leaders through internal and external CPD opportunities?
• A teacher who wants to make a difference and get the BEST out of your students?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then our Redbridge Secondary School is the right place for you to join as our Head of English / Faculty Lead of English.

Essentials before applying:

• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• Candidates must have QTS from a UK institute in Secondary English or similar
• Candidates must have completed ECT and have experience of supporting fellow teaching or have leadership skills

Our Redbridge School is a truly inclusive school where, despite its large size, every single student is genuinely valued and seen as an important member of our diverse community. We are proud to say that our diversity is one of our strengths and is actively celebrated.

Here, we support and challenge one another to be the best we can be. This will look differently to each one of us in our community which is why we work tirelessly with every single student so they can benefit fully from the opportunities we have on offer.

As part of their learning journey here, we have an exciting curriculum with a broad range of subjects and qualifications alongside opportunities through enrichment, trips, visits and experiences which equip students with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to succeed.

Our expectations of one another are high. We model respect, responsibility and professionalism to underpin our every word and action. At the same time, we strive to be open-minded, passionate, curious and independent learners.

Please note that as a school, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. All applicants must have a Qualified Teacher Status awarded by the British Department of Education and a Secondary subject.

To apply for this Faculty Lead – English, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Faculty Lead – 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 Faculty Lead – English, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Faculty Lead – English candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Faculty Lead – English post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Faculty Lead – English opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Faculty Lead – English role within 48 hours.