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Head of English Department

Braintree, England , United Kingdom

Education jobs >> Further Education

Negotiable

Permanent

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Head of English Department – Lead, Inspire, Achieve

Are you an experienced and passionate English teacher ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the vision, leadership skills, and subject expertise to lead a high-performing department? We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated Head of English to join our secondary school and drive excellence in teaching and learning.

Position: Head of English
Location: Braintree
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 yearly (depending on experience)

About the Role:
As Head of English, you will lead a committed team of teachers in delivering an engaging and ambitious English curriculum across all key stages. You will be responsible for raising attainment, developing innovative teaching practices, and ensuring every student achieves their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, manage, and develop the English department
Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and delivery
Support and mentor colleagues to ensure high-quality teaching and learning
Use data effectively to monitor progress and raise achievement
Foster a culture of high expectations, creativity, and collaboration
Contribute to whole-school improvement and strategic planning

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong academic background in English
Proven experience teaching English at KS3, KS4 (and ideally KS5)
Previous leadership or departmental responsibility (e.g. 2i/c, Lead Practitioner)
A clear vision for English education and the ability to inspire others
Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
A commitment to student progress and inclusive teaching practices

What We Offer:

-            Competitive pay rates

-            Here at GSL we support your professional development.

-            A supportive and collaborative work environment

-            Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement

-            An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.

We look forward to hearing from you

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-89887
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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