Head of English

Inspired Education Group; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group's PaRK Alfragide campus in Lisbon seeks an accomplished Head of English to provide strategic direction for the English Department and uphold standards of teaching and behaviour. You will monitor standards, develop Schemes of Work, and collaborate with staff across the Inspired group to drive school improvement and student outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in English and a teaching qualification, plus proven leadership of an English department and

Qualifications

• University degree in English and a recognised teaching qualification.
• Proven experience leading or managing an English department.
• Experience teaching IGCSE English.
• Ability to teach IBDP English A and/or A-Level English Literature.
• Strong networking across the Inspired group.
• Commitment to CPD and updating curriculum knowledge.
• Compliance with safeguarding frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clear vision and curriculum maps for the English Department, leading planning and Schemes of Work.
• Raise academic attainment in line with school expectations and improvement plans.
• Ensure pupil assessment is fit for purpose and monitored.
• Design interventions for underachievers and communicate plans to SLT and staff.
• Ensure appropriate public examinations are entered at correct stages.
• Embed teaching and learning practices to improve progress.
• Monitor curriculum implementation and support teachers.
• Provide regular progress updates to Senior Leadership.
• Develop an enrichment programme to promote a love of English.

Skills

Department leadership

IGCSE English

IBDP English A

A-Level English Literature

Networking across global group

CPD commitment

Compliance with safeguarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Teaching qualification

Job description

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Head of English

Location: Lisbon, PT

Date: 1 Sept 2026

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are seeking an outstanding leader to provide strategic direction and leadership for the English Department at PaRK Alfragide. The post-holder will take a lead role in monitoring and evaluating standards, acting as a leading professional who promotes effective teaching, learning, and excellent behaviour across the faculty. Working in partnership with all staff, you will ensure continuous school improvement, network with other post-holders across the Inspired group, and model the values and vision of PaRK.

OVERSIGHT

• Key Stage 3 English, ESL & ELD
• Key Stage 4 English & ESL (IGCSE)
• International Baccalaureate (IBDP) English A & English B

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a clear vision, intent, and curriculum maps for the English Department, leading collaborative planning and Schemes of Work.
• Raise academic attainment in line with school expectations and annual department improvement plans.
• Ensure pupil assessment (Cycle Tests, in-class metrics, interdisciplinary projects) is fit for purpose, standardized, and monitored.
• Design and execute timely intervention strategies for underachievers, communicating them clearly to SLT, HOYs, teachers, and parents.
• Ensure students are entered for the appropriate public examinations at the correct stages.
• Embed whole-school Teaching & Learning practices to ensure pupils make better-than-expected progress.
• Monitor curriculum implementation and manage the performance, support, and development of teachers within the faculty.
• Provide regular progress updates to Senior Leadership (SSLT) during weekly Link meetings.
• Devise an innovative enrichment programme to promote a love of learning through English extracurriculars.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• University degree in English (or related field) alongside a recognized teaching qualification.
• Proven experience successfully leading or managing an English department.
• Essential experience teaching IGCSE English.
• Ability to teach advanced curricula, specifically IBDP English A and/or A-Level English Literature.
• Strong networker capable of collaborating with post-holders across the global Inspired group.
• Full commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and updating faculty curriculum knowledge.
• Compliance with school policies, health and safety regulations, and safeguarding frameworks.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.