Secondary Head of English

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Secondary Head of English to join a Academy based in Enfield.

Salary: MPS or UPS (Outer London) £37,313- £49,745 or £52,221- £56,157, with TLR1B £12.035 depending on experience.

Working pattern: Full-time (Flexible/Part-time working will be considered)

Contract: Permanent

Start date: September 2025

They will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

The Academy is an exceptional school looking to hire exceptional people.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POST:

They are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Head of English to join their team and lead their English department. This exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring Head of Department to join a large and successful team of English Teachers.

Key Responsibilities

Outcomes for the Head of English

• Implementation of the English curriculum and Subject coordination across the academy.
• Achievement of consistently outstanding teaching and learning in English.
• Achievement of outstanding academic attainment and progress in English.
• Embedding of the Academy's ethos and culture in the department and, as a member of the leadership team, across the academy
• Delivery of the Instructional Leadership model as part of the academy leadership team
• Leadership and management of all other aspects of the English Department

Outcomes and Activities

Leadership and management

Model outstanding teaching and lead collaborative planning and development, including the sharing of resources and best practices within the department.

Be responsible for tracking student progress across the department, analysing all relevant data to make data-driven changes to the curriculum design and intervention strategies and using the data to monitor the performance of subject staff

Be accountable for student progress in English across the school at all key stages, ensuring that all students achieve results in line with, or better than, value-added predictions.

Monitor the work of the department through rigorous and regular lesson observations, work scrutinise and provide detailed, constructive feedback

Manage the department budget to ensure value for money and impact on teaching and learning and attainment.

Monitor the identification of and provision for students with individual needs and develop differentiated learning and teaching methods and schemes of learning.

Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives

Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community

Academy Culture

• To support the academy’s values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices, and procedures
• To help create a strong academy community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships.
• To help develop a school/department culture and ethos that is utterly committed to achievement and good discipline.
• To be alert and active on issues relating to pupil welfare and child protection.
• To support the enrichment programme
• To support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professionals in and beyond the school, covering lessons and providing other support as required.

Other

To undertake, and when required, deliver or be part of the appraisal system and relevant training and professional development

To undertake, within reason, other various responsibilities as directed by the Headteacher or Principal.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.

Twice as many training days as standard.

Generous pension scheme.

Access to rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers

Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.

Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.

Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

The Academy was founded in 2013 with one class of reception children. They are now a fully-fledged all-through school, running from nursery to year 13, with over 1700 children. Their secondary school is oversubscribed, with a waiting list for every year group. Their community is composed of supportive and committed families who buy into their vision and work with them to ensure their children achieve all they are capable of in the future.

They aspire for all their children to have the academic knowledge necessary to enable them to progress to university, for pupils to have a love of learning and curiosity about the world, and for them to be polite, well-mannered young people who take responsibility for their choices and drive their own destinies.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: AD2180104 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.