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Role: Head of English Location: Bromley Start Date: January 2026 End Date: Negotiable Employment Type: Full-Time Contract Type: Permanent / Long-Term Pay Scale: Leadership 1-5 (Outer London) depending on experience Are you an ambitious English specialist with the drive to lead a department and raise standards in teaching and learning? If so, GSL Education are delighted to introduce a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and committed Head of English to join a high-achieving secondary school in Bromley. This forward-thinking school places literacy and communication at the centre of academic success. The English department has a reputation for nurturing confident readers, writers, and speakers who can thrive in further study and beyond. The successful candidate will lead a skilled and passionate team to deliver a challenging yet enriching curriculum that inspires a love of literature and language. As Head of English, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the department, securing excellent outcomes, and ensuring every student has access to high-quality learning experiences. You will lead by example motivating staff, empowering students, and upholding high expectations. Core responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Department Leadership: Provide clear vision and direction to the English department, ensuring high standards of teaching and continuous improvement. Curriculum Excellence: Develop and refine a broad, enriching, and inclusive English curriculum across KS3 KS5 that reflects national guidance and school goals. Raising Achievement: Set ambitious targets, track student progress effectively, and implement strategies to close gaps and maximise attainment for all learners. Staff Development: Recruit, mentor, and inspire teachers within the department promoting collaborative practice and exceptional classroom delivery. Assessment Quality Assurance: Oversee assessment procedures, ensuring consistency in marking, reporting, and data accuracy to support informed decision-making. Operational Oversight: Manage departmental resources, budgets, and learning environments to ensure they are innovative, well-organised, and conducive to outstanding learning. Teaching Modelling Best Practice: Maintain a strong classroom presence as an excellent practitioner, demonstrating exemplary teaching for colleagues to follow. Pastoral Contribution: Support the wider school community, including acting as a form tutor and contributing to the personal development and well-being of students. The successful Head of English will have: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong academic background in English or a related field. Proven success teaching English at GCSE and ideally A-Level, securing strong outcomes for students. Previous leadership or responsibility experience within a department, demonstrating positive impact. Strong understanding of current curriculum reforms, assessment practices, and effective pedagogical approaches. The ability to lead staff through change, motivate high performance, and build a cohesive, supportive team culture. Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to form positive professional relationships. A genuine dedication to safeguarding, inclusion, and ensuring every student achieves their full potential. 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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout London. For more information or to register your interest in the Head of English role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch. following this structure exactly write an advert for art teacher

Please read the full details of this English Teacher vacancy below before applying. What's on offer that sets this English Teacher role apart from others?. A high-achieving, Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' Secondary School based in Croydon is searching for a passionate and dynamic English Teacher to join

The school routinely achieve some of the best results in English in London, this has been done without piling pressure onto teachers to ensure good results. This has increased morale amongst teachers, results, and the quality of education the pupils have - resulting in their 'Outstanding' Ofsted gra

Head of English Location: Lewisham Salary: Competitive | Contract: Permanent / Full-time Recruitment Partner: Complete Classroom Services Complete Classroom Services are working with a dynamic and ambitious secondary school to recruit an inspiring Head of English . This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate English teacher to lead a dedicated department that fosters a love of language and literature. Youll oversee high-quality teaching across all key stages, develop an engaging curriculum, and drive student achievement beyond national expectations. Key Responsibilities: Lead and teach English across all age and ability ranges. Drive curriculum development and innovation. Support, motivate and manage department staff. Ensure lessons are engaging, effective, and consistently high-quality. Track, assess and improve student progress. Contribute to whole-school improvement and enrichment activities. About You: Experienced English teacher with strong curriculum knowledge. Proven leadership or middle management experience. Excellent communicator with a passion for raising achievement. Committed to professional development and student success. Whats on Offer: Supportive and forward-thinking school environment. Excellent professional development opportunities. Real chance to make a lasting impact on teaching and learning. Apply today through Complete Classroom Services to find out more. TPBN1_UKTJ

Here at Merton College, we are seeking a Lecturer to provide tutorial and pastoral care for a group or groups of learners with learning disabilities/difficulties and monitor work experience activities. Youll act as a Course Leader and take responsibility for their study programme and take an active role in all aspects of student assessment and accreditation. Youll take part in curriculum planning and product development as required and deliver and imbed Maths and English to SEND to deliver the Colleges strategic objectives. As our Lecturer, youll hold a teaching qualification, a relevant professional qualification and have experience of working with and understanding the needs of SEND. Able to work as part of a team, youll be aware of the current curriculum changes and the implications for SEND learning strategies and reforms. With knowledge and understanding of the changing agenda for SEND learners in further education and the implications that this has for delivery and promotion of learning, youll have experience of curriculum development to meet the changing demands of the Further Education Sector, with evidence of providing effective student support. As a qualified teacher, youll be able to manage students with challenging behaviour and demonstrate the ability to teach and to communicate at a level appropriate to the students and in a way that recognises their different learning abilities. Youll have knowledge of the accreditation framework and assessment strategies in the post 16 sector, including RARPA and understand the application of information technology and assistive technology to teaching and learning strategies. Your experience will include working with external agencies and assessment and/or IV practices for a range of specialist accreditation. The College is committed to providing curriculum content relevant to the vocational aspirations of students and therefore we welcome applications from candidates who are qualified or can offer commercial experience in vocational specialisms. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 21st November 2025. Interviews will be held on 1st December 2025. The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of Londons largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve. TPBN1_UKTJ