Head Of English - Wandsworth

Education 365; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free school lunches

On-site bicycle storage

Warm supportive school community

Excellent transport links

Job summary

Education 365 is partnering with a lovely independent preparatory school in Wandsworth to recruit a Temporary Head of English for a full-time maternity cover from February 2027.

You will lead English for Years 5-8, continue teaching engaging lessons, support curriculum planning, assessment and pupil progress, and mentor colleagues to maintain high standards during the maternity cover period.

Qualifications

• Excellent teaching and passion for reading, writing and language.
• Strong KS2 English experience, ideally with KS3.
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing colleagues would be highly valued.
• Good communication, safeguarding commitment, and right to work in the UK are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead English across Years 5-8 while continuing to teach engaging lessons.
• Support curriculum planning, assessment and pupil progress.
• Guide departmental colleagues and maintain high standards during the maternity cover period.

Job description

Are you an inspiring and experienced English Teacher ready to take the next step into departmental leadership?

Would you love to join a welcoming independent preparatory school in Wandsworth, leading English while making a lasting difference to pupils in Years 5-8?

• Lead English teaching and enjoy creative enrichment activities
• Free school lunches available (agency staff eligibility to be confirmed)
• On-site bicycle and scooter storage
• Warm, supportive school community with opportunities to grow
• Excellent transport links into the school

Martin at Education 365 is delighted to be partnering with a lovely independent preparatory school in Wandsworth to recruit a Temporary Head of English for a full-time maternity cover position from February 2027.

We would love to hear from warm, enthusiastic and accomplished English practitioners who are passionate about excellent teaching, supporting colleagues and helping young people develop a genuine love of reading, writing and language.

As Temporary Head of English, you will lead the department across Years 5-8 while continuing to teach engaging English lessons. You will support curriculum planning, assessment and pupil progress, guide departmental colleagues and help maintain consistently high standards during the maternity cover period.

The school is particularly interested in candidates with strong KS2 English experience, ideally including KS3, and an understanding of preparing pupils for 11+ and 13+ assessments. Experience of leading, mentoring or developing colleagues would be highly valued.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an existing Head of English, or an experienced English Teacher ready to embrace a rewarding leadership role. You should be organised, collaborative, approachable and confident in creating an encouraging environment where every pupil feels supported and challenged.

With a February 2027 start planned, we are speaking with interested candidates now and would be delighted to learn more about your experience, availability and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.

Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing, and the right to work in the UK. Relevant qualifications and successful teaching experience are essential.