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Head of English

Ernest Bevin Academy -
London

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Job details

Full-time
£43,680 - £63,024 a year

Qualifications

Teaching key stage 3
Teaching experience in secondary schools
Curriculum development
QTS
Teaching key stage 4
English
Training & development
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Teaching

Full job description

Salary

PT1-EPT£ (£43,680-63,024), plus a TLR 1 allowance of £12,514.

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

London

Job category/type

English

Date posted

02/06/2026

Job reference

REQ005313

Lead the English department at Ernest Bevin Academy

Ernest Bevin Academy is seeking an exceptional Head of English to lead one of the school's most important curriculum areas. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly effective teacher to shape the strategic direction of English, raise achievement, and inspire a love of language and literature across the academy.

The successful candidate will combine outstanding classroom practice with strong leadership skills and a clear commitment to ensuring every student achieves their full potential.

About the role

As Head of English, you will provide strategic leadership for the department, ensuring high-quality teaching, an ambitious curriculum and excellent outcomes for students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

You will lead a team of committed professionals, driving continuous improvement through effective curriculum planning, staff development and a relentless focus on student achievement.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the strategic direction and development of the English department
Ensuring consistently high-quality teaching and learning across all key stages
Developing and refining an ambitious and engaging English curriculum
Monitoring student progress and implementing effective intervention strategies
Leading, supporting and developing colleagues within the department
Using assessment and performance data to raise attainment and achievement
Promoting a culture of high expectations, excellence and inclusion
Contributing to whole-school improvement priorities and the wider life of the academy

Person specification

The successful candidate will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Have a degree in English or a related subject
Demonstrate successful teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, with Key Stage 5 experience desirable
Have the ability to lead, motivate and develop colleagues effectively
Possess strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
Have a proven commitment to raising standards and improving outcomes
Be skilled in using data to inform teaching and drive student success
Be committed to inclusive education and high expectations for all learners

About the school

Ernest Bevin Academy is an ambitious and inclusive inner-London boys’ school committed to academic excellence and strong pastoral care. Our students reflect the diversity of the local community, and we are dedicated to ensuring every young person achieves their full potential.

As part of United Learning, staff benefit from a strong network of collaboration, shared curriculum resources and high-quality professional development. Our teaching approach is grounded in research-informed practice, including the Science of Learning and Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction, supported through regular deliberate practice and structured CPD.

Safeguarding

All applicants will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding and background checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and to commence interviews prior to the advertised closing date. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you have not been contacted within 5 days of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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