Overview
Clifton College is seeking an outstanding and experienced English specialist to join the College as Head of English from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to lead a thriving and well-established department, teaching English from Year 9 through to A Level and Oxbridge preparation. The successful candidate will inspire a love of literature from a wide range of periods and cultures while fostering creativity, imagination and intellectual curiosity among pupils.
As Head of Faculty, you will lead an experienced and enthusiastic team, overseeing the continued development of teaching and learning across the department. The role includes line management responsibilities for departmental leaders, including the Head of English as an Additional Language, and contributing to the strategic academic development of the College. We are looking for an exceptional classroom practitioner with the vision, enthusiasm and leadership skills to inspire both pupils and colleagues, alongside a willingness to contribute to the wider life of a busy co-educational boarding and day school.
Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.
Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.
Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities.
For further details regarding this role, please see the attached job description. Please note that we can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form (which will also allow you to attach your CV or any other supporting information).
Closing date: 17th March 2026
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the English department as Head of English, including line management of departmental leaders and contributing to the strategic academic development of the College.
* Teach English from Year 9 through to A Level and Oxbridge preparation, inspiring a love of literature from a wide range of periods and cultures.
* Foster creativity, imagination and intellectual curiosity among pupils and support wider life of a busy co-educational boarding and day school.
Qualifications and Skills
* Outstanding and experienced English specialist with strong leadership and classroom practice.
* Vision, enthusiasm and leadership skills to inspire pupils and colleagues.
Safeguarding and Diversity
Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including disclosure of criminal records and other vetting checks. We require references prior to interview, and this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 where applicable. Applicants must be 18+ for all roles (with some exceptions as noted in the original statement).
Application Process
We can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form (which will allow you to attach your CV or other supporting information).
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