Job: Head of English School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London Start date: January / April 2026 Annual Salary: MPS/UPS Inner London £40,317 - £62,496 + TLR Contract: Full-time, permanent Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 oversubscribed secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London (inner London), looking for a permanent Head of English to lead a strong English department. The School and the MAT offer: Excellent modern facilities An extensive support network Teachers' pension Free parking Excellent professional development programme Lifestyle and discount savings Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support Headspace app Staff development - Secondment Opportunities Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes Season ticket loans The successful applicant with QTS/QTLS will have strategic oversight of KS3, KS4 and KS5 English and will be able to teach English to all key stages. You'll have an understanding of what makes excellent quality of education within English. A strong understanding of language and literature and the ability to lead with compassion and structure are essential. You will promote a positive school culture and foster the development of well-rounded individuals. Setting a level of challenge for all abilities across all key stages within lessons and through the thriving extracurricular activities already on offer will be impo...