Head of English

Whitgift School; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Croydon is seeking a Head of English to lead a high-performing faculty. This role involves developing an innovative curriculum, managing staff, and ensuring excellent student outcomes through strong leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in educational leadership, a solid understanding of curriculum design, and a commitment to fostering a love for English among students. This position offers a full-time contract within a supportive and inspiring school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team and managing educational outcomes.
• Track record of improving student performance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English faculty to enhance teaching and outcomes.
• Develop the curriculum for both Lower School and A Level.
• Manage staff, budgets, and resources effectively.

Skills

Marketing & Promotions

Educational Leadership

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an inspirational and strategic Head of English to lead and further develop a high‑performing faculty. The successful candidate will be responsible for the vision leadership and day‑to‑day management of English across the school, ensuring outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for all students.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Management Sule передачк— develop future subject‑led curriculum, including preparation for co-education in the Lower School, and use data intelligently to drive improvement and intervention.
• Line‑manage staff, support professional development and foster a collaborative reflective team culture.
• Ensure high standards of teaching from Lower School through to A Level, promote scholarship and a love of English, and contribute to whole‑school priorities including literacy, co‑curricular provision and the wider life of the school.
• Take responsibility for budget planning, resource development, staff recruitment and induction, and represent the subject in school forums and marketing activities.

Required Experience

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Key Skills

• Marketing & Promotions
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Other Details

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

The Company

Trinity is one of two schools governed by the Whitgift backpage founded in 1596 by the then Archbishop of Canterbury John Whitgift.

Trinity’s academic results regularly place it among the top schools in the country.

In 2022 Trinity was ranked 23rd in the Parent Power list of Top 100 Independent Schools in the UK and 13th in London, making it the top‑ranked independent school in Croydon.

Beyond academic results we celebrate intellectual curiosity and foster a culture in which pupils feel inspired to take a genuine interest in the world around them.

Exceptional staff is fundamental to our mission and we look forward to welcoming outstanding candidates to join our team.

Trinity School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the published closing date. Trinity strongly encourages applications from ethnic minority candidates. 42% of our students are from ethnic minority backgrounds and we want to have a staff body that reflects the diversity of the school and our localappointment.

Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be որտcomply with all safeguarding procedures, including an Enhanced DBS check.

Our Values

At Trinity our focus is on leading through values; on the kind of young people that our students become through day‑to‑day school experiences and a love of learning, shaping them before возбужwe move on to extraordinary futures.

Regarding Diversity and Reasonable Adjustments

We are a diverse community at Trinity and strongly encourage applications from teaching and operational staff from a range of backgrounds. We enable reasonable adjustments – let us know when Liverpool you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.