Head of English / English Teacher

EdEx – Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Secondary School in Hillingdon is looking for a Head of English to start in September 2025. This role involves leading a team, developing the curriculum, and ensuring high teaching standards. The school offers excellent CPD opportunities and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Staff car park onsite

Plenty of CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong understanding of the English curriculum required.
• Outstanding expectations for self and fellow teachers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large team of English Teachers (KS3-KS5).
• Design and tailor the English curriculum to meet student needs.
• Manage a diverse range of personalities and drive standards.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Motivation

Inspiration

Management of Personalities

Education

UK QTS

Job description

Head of English | Outstanding Secondary School | Hillingdon

A forward thinking & leading Secondary School in the Borough of Hillingdon are on the hunt for a Head of English (English Teacher) for a September 2025 start. This is a permanent & full-time contract.

This "Outstanding" Secondary School is renowned throughout the Borough as bringing education to life and ensuring that all teachers think about the bigger picture for pupils & not just about exam results.

You'll be leading a large team of English Teachers made up of Trainee Teachers, ECT, Teach First & experienced English Teachers.

This Head of English (English Teacher) opportunity will allow you to both grow / develop a fantastic curriculum, while work alongside some fantastic practitioners.

Future leadership opportunities are always available, with the school having multiple awards for CPD & Investment in their own people.

If this sounds like the Head of English (English Teacher) opportunity for you, then read on below to find out further information now!

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Head of English
• Leading a large team of English Teachers (KS3-KS5)
• Helping design & tailor a English curriculum to suit the cohorts needs / wants
• Manage multiple different personalities
• September 2025 Start - Permanent - Full Time
• MPS3 - UPS3
• Located in the Borough of Hillingdon

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Must have UK QTS
• You must be able to manage a range of personalities
• Be able to motivate, inspire & drive standards throughout
• Strong understanding of English curriculum
• Outstanding expectations for yourself & fellow English Teachers

SCHOOL DETAILS

• Graded "Outstanding" in latest Ofsted report
• Leading Teacher Training School
• Well above average GCSE & A Level results
• Modern ethos throughout
• High numbers of EAL & SEN
• Fast paced environment
• Plenty of CPD opportunities
• Located in the Borough of Hillingdon
• Staff carpark onsite

If you are interested in this Head of English opportunity, visits to the school can be arranged immediately.

Apply for this Head of English opportunity by sending your CV to Joe at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted).

Head of English | Outstanding Secondary School | Hillingdon

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