Head Of Department - English

Prospero Teaching; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic secondary school in Braintree is looking for an experienced Head of English to lead their department from September 2025. This role involves strategic planning, managing a team, and ensuring student success in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have QTS/QTLS and a passion for literature coupled with leadership skills.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD and opportunities for career progression

A dedicated and collaborative department

A modern learning environment with excellent resources

Qualifications

• Strong background in teaching English at secondary level.
• Proven leadership experience or readiness to step into such a role.
• Passion for literature and creative teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development of the English department.
• Inspire and manage a team of English teachers.
• Monitor student progress and implement interventions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

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 Were 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 (url removed).