Job description
Head of English – Braintree
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Braintree, Essex
Are you an outstanding English teacher ready to lead and inspire a team? Are you passionate about raising achievement and delivering a rich, engaging curriculum?
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Head of English to join our vibrant and ambitious secondary school in the Braintree area from September 2025. This is a key leadership role, perfect for someone with the vision and drive to lead our English department to continued success.
About the Role:
· Lead the strategic development of the English department, including curriculum planning and assessment.
· Inspire and manage a team of English teachers to deliver outstanding teaching and learning across KS3 and KS4 (and KS5, if applicable).
· Monitor student progress and implement interventions to ensure all learners achieve their potential.
· Collaborate with senior leadership to support whole-school improvement and literacy initiatives.
What Were Looking For:
· A qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with a strong background in teaching English at secondary level.
· Proven leadership experience or the readiness to step into a leadership role.
· A passion for literature, language, and creative teaching.
· Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
· A commitment to inclusion, student success, and professional development.
What We Offer:
· A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
· A dedicated and collaborative department.
· Ongoing CPD and opportunities for career progression.
· A modern learning environment with excellent resources.
· A welcoming school community with a focus on both academic and personal growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact as part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in education.
To apply or to find out more, please contact