English Teacher + Head of English - Waltham Forest - September 2026
Are you an experienced English Teacher looking to take on the next step in your career as a head of department? Perhaps you are a head of English looking for a change of scenery? If so, this could be the perfect position for you!
An Outstanding Secondary school located in the borough of Waltham Forest is seeking an English Teacher + Head of English to join their team in September 2026. This mixed comprehensive school caters to a high proportion of pupil premium students but is renowned for its excellent behaviour and exceptional progress 8 scores. This school has a strong focus on home-grown leadership with 75% of SLT having progressed internally as well as an outstanding English department with 31% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE.
Job Description
* English Teacher + Head of English
* Full time, Permanent, September 2026
* Competitive Inner London Salary MPS4 - UPS3 + TLR1B - 14k
* £46,339 - £62,464 per annum + TLR
* Leading and teaching in the English department
* Teaching KS3 to KS4 with optional KS5 depending on your preference
Person Specification
* Experienced English Teacher with UK QTS
* Ideally prior middle leadership experience, Key Stage coordinator or 2iC
* Experience teaching A level previously is desirable but not essential
* Confident supporting English across KS3, KS4 and KS5
School Information
* Based in the borough of Waltham Forest
* Small school with a very modern feel, large classrooms and great technology
* High aspirations for both pupils and staff
* Focused highly on the well-being of staff with minimised homework marking, centralised detentions and live marking
* Above average SEN supported by an extensive Learning support and pastoral support team
* Regular social events and free lunch every day for staff who complete one duty
If you are an English Teacher interested in this English Teacher + Head of English role, please apply today. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours.
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