Head of Department - English Teacher

The Kemnal Academies Trust; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational organization is seeking a Head of English to join Cleeve Park School from January 2026. This role involves leading the English Department to improve teaching standards and inspire students, alongside the Head of School. Candidates should be enthusiastic and committed to providing an excellent education for all students. Applications close on 29 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, ambitious and driven teacher with outstanding teaching skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire learners and staff within the English Department.
• Commitment to the school’s values of tradition and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the English Department to raise standards of teaching and achievement.
• Inspire and challenge students, supporting their belief in their own ability.
• Collaborate with the Head of School for school improvement.

Skills

Outstanding teaching skills

Ability to lead and motivate

Inspiring learners

Job description

Overview

Cleeve Park School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and driven teacher to join us from January 2026 to support in developing the English Department. The role is for Head of English, with responsibility to support the work of the Head of School in raising the standards of teaching, learning and achievement in the department. We are an 11-18 school with a commitment to learning, pride in our community and sharing success in all we do.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the English Department to raise standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.
• Inspire and challenge students, supporting their belief in their own ability.
• Collaborate with the Head of School to contribute to the school’s improvement journey and CPD across the department.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, ambitious and driven teacher with outstanding teaching skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire learners and staff within the English Department.
• Commitment to the school’s values of tradition and innovation and to providing an excellent education for all students.

Safer Recruitment and Commitment

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences and listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of protected characteristics, including applicants wishing to work flexibly.

Interview and Applications

Access to interview – if you are selected and invited to interview, please let us know if you require adjustments. We will accommodate practical workplace adjustments where possible. Closing date for applications: 29 September 2025. Interview date: 9 October 2025. Download details and an application form from the school website: www.cleevepark-tkat.org. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a significant number of applications are received. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date, this indicates that your application has not been successful.