Head of English

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is assisting a Westminster school in Central London to recruit an exceptional Head of English.

The role starts January 2027 and focuses on department leadership, curriculum development, and driving high standards across English Language and Literature. The successful candidate will lead a team of English teachers, shape the curriculum, monitor progress and raise attainment, while fostering a culture of reading and critical thinking within a supportive school

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading an English department.
• Strong strategic planning and curriculum development skills.
• Effective line management and staff development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the English department, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching and learning.
• Inspire, motivate and support a team of English teachers.
• Drive student progress and attainment across English Language and Literature.
• Develop and deliver an engaging, ambitious and challenging curriculum.
• Monitor departmental performance and implement strategies to secure continuous improvement.
• Foster a love of reading, writing and literature, encouraging critical and creative thinking.
• Create a positive learning environment where all students are supported to achieve their potential.

Skills

Leadership

English leadership

Curriculum design

Team development

Education

QTS/PGCE

Job description

Head of English - Westminster, Central London

Start Date: January 2027

Are you an ambitious and inspiring English teacher ready to take the next step in your career? A welcoming and forward-thinking school in Westminster, Central London, who are seeking an outstanding Head of English to join their team from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate English teacher and leader to drive the department forward, inspire both staff and students, and play a key role in raising achievement across the school.

The Role

• Lead, manage and develop the English department, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching and learning.


• Inspire, motivate and support a team of dedicated English teachers.


• Drive student progress and attainment across English Language and Literature.


• Develop and deliver an engaging, ambitious and challenging curriculum.


• Monitor departmental performance and implement strategies to secure continuous improvement.


• Foster a love of reading, writing and literature, creating a culture where students are encouraged to think critically and creatively.


• Create a positive learning environment where all students are supported to achieve their full potential.

The Ideal Candidate

• Be an outstanding and enthusiastic English teacher.


• Have proven experience of leading or managing an English department, or be an ambitious middle leader ready to take the next step.


• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge across English Language and Literature.


• Have a strong track record of improving student outcomes.


• Be an inspirational leader with the ability to motivate, support and develop colleagues.


• Have high expectations and a genuine passion for education.

What's on Offer?

• An exciting leadership opportunity at a school in Westminster.


• A January 2027 start.


• The opportunity to shape and develop an English department.


• A supportive school environment with a commitment to staff development.


• A competitive salary, dependent on experience.