Join to apply for the Head of English role at Oxford Outcomes.
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Head of English
Location: Syon Manor College, Isleworth, London, TW7 5AJ
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Wednesday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Thursday and Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship
About The Role
This isn’t your average teaching post. As Head of English, you’ll lead and develop the college’s English curriculum, delivering engaging lessons and qualifications (Functional Skills, GCSE), mentoring colleagues, and supporting students’ literacy, communication, and personal development. Working closely with the Headteacher and SLT, you’ll ensure English provision is inclusive, inspiring, and life‑changing.
What You’ll Do
* Deliver engaging, practical English lessons tailored to post‑16 learners
* Lead and continuously develop an inclusive and relevant English curriculum
* Deliver Functional Skills, GCSEs, and other English qualifications
* Support literacy, communication, and confidence development
* Deliver PSHE and enrichment sessions
* Mentor and support teaching colleagues to drive standards and best practice
* Contribute to strategic planning with the Headteacher and SLT
Who We’re Looking For
* QTS or QTLS (essential)
* Proven track record of outstanding classroom practice
* Experience working with young people with additional or complex needs
* Experience leading a subject area or curriculum initiative
* Skilled in assessment for learning and driving student progress
* Collaborative, reflective, and learner‑focused
* Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
Benefits
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
A market‑leading benefit offering through Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
#J-18808-Ljbffr