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Head of English - 71,000 | Outstanding Bexley Secondary School | September 2025
Q - Are you an experienced English Teacher who is looking to take on the responsibility of running an English Department in an Oustanding Secondary School?
A forward thinking & leading Secondary School in the Borough of Bexley are on the hunt for a Head of English for a September start. This is a permanent & full-time contract.
The school have gone from strengh to strength over the last few years and are now one of the leading Secondary Schools in the whole of the Bexley Borough!
The school are willing to offer the successful candidate a Leadership salary of L1-L13 (53,994 - 71,224), experience dependent!
This outstanding school has an incredibly modern take on education which has seen a decrease in challenging behaviour and students egage and enjoy school. This is the perfect role for an innovative English teacher who is keen to take on a project you can make your own.
The school will provide you with full autonomy to shape the department and implement your own ideas to drive progress and KS5 uptake of English.
A full Job Description can be provided over the phone.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Head of English - 71,000
- Leading a large team of English Teachers
- Supportive SLT focussed on teacher wellbeing
- KS3-5 (GCSE & A Level)
- Manage multiple different personalities
- September 25 - Permanent - Full Time
- L1 - L13
- Located in the Borough of Bexley
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 English Department made up of a cohort of Teachers ranging with the following backgrounds: Trainee Teachers, ECT, Teach First & experienced English Teachers.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Must have UK QTS
- You must be able to manage a range of personalities
- Must have previous experience of running an English Department
- 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 Bexley
This Head of English - 71,000 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 you are interested in this Head of English - 71,000 opportunity, visits to the school can be arranged immediately.
Apply for this Head of English opportunity by sending your CV to Alex at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted).
Head of English - 71,000 | Outstanding Bexley Secondary School | September 2025
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