Head of English

Head of English - Brent School - Excellent Behaviour & Results

Are you an experienced English Teacher or English ECT searching for a high-performing secondary school with excellent student behaviour and attainment?

An Outstanding school in the Inner London Borough of Brent are searching for a Head of English to join the team. The school boasts Progress 8 results in the top 1% nationally, well behaved students, extensive pastoral support and lot's of bespoke CPD.

We are looking for a Head of English that can confidently teach and lead the English department of 12 teachers. As Head of English you will have a reduced timetable which can be catered to your preferences, i.e majority KS5.

Please read the full details of this Head of English position before applying:

JOB DESCRIPTION - HEAD OF ENGLISH

• Head of English
• Full time, permanent contract
• Commencing in September 2025
• Inner London Payscale
• Competitive Offers of either MPS/UPS + TLR or Leadership Scale

PERSON SPECIFICATION - HEAD OF ENGLISH

• Qualified English Teacher / Head of English with UK QTS
• Clear spoken and written English is essential
• Recent 'Good' or 'Outstanding' observations
• Experience teaching in a multicultural area with high PP desirable
• Genuinely ambitious for all students to achieve their best, whether that's a C or A*

SCHOOL INFORMATION - HEAD OF ENGLISH

• High-performing, mixed secondary school 11-18
• Top 1% for Progress 8 nationally
• Excellent student behaviour and attainment
• Strong pastoral team of teaching and non-teaching staff
• Large, modern campus with great facilities including staff gym
• Brilliant CPD and progression opportunities, with a track record of home-growing 90% of their current SLT and several other local Deputy Heads and Headteachers.
• Based in Brent, NW London. Great connections via tube, rail and bus.
• Free parking on site too!

If you're a qualified English Teacher / Head of English interested in this Head of English vacancy for September, please apply today.

If shortlisted, you will be confidentiality contacted within 12hrs to discuss the school in greater details before progressing your application to a visit or interview.

Head of English - Brent School - Excellent Behaviour & Results

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