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Head of English - East London - September 2025
At Engage Education, we’re recruiting for an exciting opportunity to work in a successful secondary school in Redbridge. We are currently recruiting for a permanent Head of English who can confidently lead a department aross KS3, KS4 and KS5 to start in September 2025.
About the role:
This is a full time role leading the English department across Key Stage 3/4/5 students. English is incredibly popular at A-Level and is one of the schools most successful departments. They encourage creativity, being ambitious and working collaboratively as a department.
The school has well behaved students who are eager to learn and do well. The school has a continuous track record of receiving excellent results at both GCSE and A-Level. This role would suit either an experienced teacher/ 2nd in charge who is looking to take on their first HOD role or a current Head of Department who is looking for a new challenge.
About you:
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Have high expectations of your students
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Have experience teaching English up to A-Level and be confident in leading curriculum development
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Hold Qualified Teacher Status, ideally with an English Specialism
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A real desire to make a positive difference to the students that you work with
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Have a passion for working collaboratively and excitement to lead a large department
About us:
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
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Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
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Free CPD sessions
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Your own dedicated consultant
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Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
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Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
How to apply
You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.
All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.
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