English teacher + head of english, edex – education recruitment

English Teacher + Head of English - Kingston - September 2026

Are you an experienced English Teacher looking to take on the next step in their career as a head of department?

Pleaser you are a head of English looking for a change of scenery?

Perhaps this could be the perfect position for you!

An Outstanding Secondary school located in the borough of Kingston is seeking an English Teacher + Head of English to join their team in September 2026. This mixed comprehensive school caters to a high proportion of pupil premium students but is renowned for its excellent behaviour and exceptional progress 8 scores.

This school has a strong focus on home‑grown leadership with 75% of SLT having progressed internally as well as an outstanding English department with 31% of students achieving grades 9‑7 at GCSE!

Please read on to see the full details of this English Teacher + Head of English position:

Job Description – English Teacher + Head of English

• Full time, Permanent, September 2026
• Competitive Inner London Salary MPS4 – UPS3 + TLR1B – £14k
• £46,339 – £80,000 per annum + TLR
• Leader and teacher in the English department
• Teaching KS3 to KS4 with optional KS5 depending on your preference

Persons Specification – English Teacher + Head of English

• Experienced English Teacher with UK QTS
• Ideally prior middle leadership experience, Key Stage coordinator or 2iC
• Experience teaching A level previously is desirable but not essential
• Confident supporting English across KS3, KS4 and KS5

School Information – English Teacher + Head of English

• Based in the borough of Kingston
• Small school with a very modern feel, large classrooms and great technology.
• High aspirations for both pupils and staff.
• Focused highly on the well‑being of staff with minimised homework marking, centralised detentions and live marking.
• Above average SEN supported by an extensive Learning support and pastoral support team.
• Regular social events and free lunch every day for staff who complete one duty.

If you are an English Teacher interested in this English Teacher + Head of English role please apply today. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24hrs.