Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents. We nurture each student’s academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic and innovative learning environment and invest heavily in our team members through industry‑leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities and mobility across the group. Pembridge Hall is an independent girls’ preparatory school (ages 4‑11) of 463 girls set in a tranquil residential square in Notting Hill. The school prepares its pupils for many of the top day and boarding senior schools in the country and therefore works at a level significantly above National Curriculum expectations. Pembridge Hall places our girls at the heart of everything, combining traditional values with an innovative education to prepare girls for life in an ever‑evolving world. By placing emphasis on each girl as an individual, we recognise that happiness, a love of learning and emotional well‑being are intrinsic to academic performance. Pembridge Hall girls are nurtured, challenged and empowered to succeed. The Head of Middle and Upper School English will start September 2026 and is responsible for ensuring that a high‑challenge, well‑balanced curriculum is taught effectively and consistently throughout the school, leading to the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure the effective delivery of the subject throughout the school by coordinating planning, teaching methods and resources to support learning.
* Coordinate the development of a cohesive and effective scheme of work in the subject area to ensure continuity in context and skills.
* Review, monitor and evaluate practice, ensuring that teaching is academically rigorous, innovative and creative and provide feedback to the Senior Leadership Team.
* Contribute to raising standards of attainment by preparing and teaching stimulating and energetic lessons of a high standard and according to pupils’ needs.
* Follow programmes of study, carrying out necessary assessments, keeping required records and monitoring pupils in accordance with agreed department and school policies.
* Facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to develop self‑esteem and interpersonal skills.
* Take responsibility for, and promote, the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all pupils.
* Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Ideal Candidate Will Have
* Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Experience of highly effective teaching of the subject across the primary age range as shown through strong student progress.
* Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies.
* Effective use of strategies to motivate and engage students as effective learners and to promote good student relationships.
* Strong organisational and management skills.
* Subject knowledge sufficient to challenge able students and achieve high outcomes.
* A good understanding of curriculum developments in the relevant subjects.
* Knowledge/experience of girls‑only education is desirable.
* Knowledge of the London Independent day school system is desirable.
Safeguarding Statement
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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