Head of English
Full-time | Start date: September 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic leader for our English Department. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner with a track record of exceptional leadership and results.
Responsibilities
* Lead the English department, setting a high standard for curriculum design and teaching excellence.
* Collaborate with assistant leaders and teachers to deliver a broad and rich curriculum that prepares pupils exceptionally well.
* Support the School Continuous Improvement Plan, with a focus on Literacy and Oracy.
* Represent the department at staff CPD programmes and improve staff well‑being.
Qualifications
* Strong evidence of leadership and improvement within an English department.
* Capability to inspire a team and develop a high quality curriculum.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Relevant statutory and safeguarding knowledge.
Benefits
* Priority for children of staff in our Admissions Policy.
* Support teams of Cover Supervisors and Exam Invigilators.
* Comprehensive staff CPD programme.
* An ethos of care and kindness at the centre of everything.
* Flu vaccinations, eye care scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme.
Equal Opportunity
Roundwood Park School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding checks.
Our OFSTED grading has recently been confirmed as Outstanding (November 2023).
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