Head of English

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Head of English to oversee curriculum development and quality assurance in a further education setting. Candidates should possess strong leadership in English, drive improvement, and enhance student outcomes. This full-time, permanent role in London offers a salary between £55,000 and £69,000, with a focus on delivering exceptional education for 16-18-year-olds.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in Further or Adult Education, focusing on English.
• Understanding of curriculum planning, quality frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Success in driving improvement and managing performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and quality assurance for English.
• Manage teams to achieve high performance in teaching and student outcomes.
• Oversee compliance with self-assessment and OFSTED requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Planning

Data Analysis

Job description

Are you an experienced English education leader with a passion for shaping high-quality learning for 16-18-year-olds? Do you have a strong track record in raising standards in English and inspiring teams to deliver outstanding results? If so, this exciting opportunity could be the perfect next step.


An opportunity has arisen for a Head of English to lead curriculum development, quality assurance, and performance management within a thriving further education environment.


Our next Head of English will:

• Lead the strategic development, delivery, and quality assurance of the English 16-18 curriculum, ensuring alignment with local needs and sector reforms.
• Manage and inspire teams to achieve high performance across teaching, learning, assessment, and student outcomes.
• Oversee compliance and improvement processes including self-assessment, observations, and readiness for OFSTED and awarding body requirements.

To be our next Head of English, you will need:

• Proven leadership experience in Further or Adult Education, with a focus on English.
• Strong understanding of curriculum planning, quality frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success in driving improvement, managing performance, and analysing data to support decision-making.

If you're ready to make a real impact on the future of English education for young learners, we want to hear from you.


Job Role: Head of English

Location: London

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £55,000 - £69,000

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.