Job Description
Head of English - Leadership Scale - Brent - September 2026
Are you an Outstanding Head of English, looking for a new Head of English position?
Perhaps you're already 2iC or KS Coordinator, looking to step up into your first HOD role?
In either case, this 'Good' graded Secondary School in Brent want to hear from you. The school has gone through a period of positive change in the past two years, resulting in a better Ofsted inspection, greater staff retention and increased career development opportunities.
The Senior Leadership Team are looking for an exceptional practitioner to lead the English department. You will be tasked with raising standards of attainment and achievement, monitoring pupil progress, formulating the faculty improvement plan and leading the development of English and it's delivery. Moreover, you will be an excellent English Teacher that leads by example, serving as an exceptional role model for high quality teaching and learning.
Ideally you will have completed some NPQs and be ready to step into this role in September, although they are not essential. Again, you will ideally have KS5 experience but an exceptional English Teacher for 11-16 is urged to apply.
Please read the full details of this Head of English position before applying today. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24hrs to discuss the role & school in further detail before progressing further.
JOB SPEC - Head of English
* Head of English
* Developing and leading the English department, pushing for greater attainment
* Flexibility over your timetabling, as well as ample release time
* Form Tutor with pastoral responsibilities
* Full time, permanent position for September 2026
* Inner London, Leadership Scale 1-6 £61,554 - £68,361 per annum
CANDIDATE SPEC - Head of English
* UK QTS
* Experience teaching in UK Inner City Schools beneficial
* Proven success in raising attainment across the board
* Keen interest in utilising ICT
* Experience of embedding strategies for Assessment for Learning
* Prior middle leadership experience i.e 2iC, KS Coordinator or current HOD.
* Strong academic background desired.
SCHOOL INFORMATION - Head of English
* 'Good' graded Secondary School
* On an exciting journey towards becoming an exceptional school
* Strong SLT with a proven track record of working in brilliant schools
* Good staff retention rates since the new SLT took over in the past two years
* Wide range of students, slightly above average PP.
* Generally good behaviour, but you will need to be a strong classroom practitioner
* Excellent CPD and career progression
* Large school campus with parking, based in Brent, NW London
* Brilliant sports and outdoor facilities
* Good rail links nearby
Appy to this Head of English role today. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, typically within 24hrs for a confidential discussion before progressing to interview.
Head of English - Leadership Scale - Brent - September 2026
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