Head of English Are you an experienced and passionate English educator looking to take the next step in your career? Teach Now is delighted to partner with a highly regarded mixed comprehensive school in Hillingdon, seeking a Head of English to lead a thriving department from September 2025. The School: This Good-rated secondary school is known for its supportive and nurturing environment, placing students at the heart of everything they do. With modern facilities, a close-knit community, and a strong leadership team, this school provides an inspiring atmosphere where both staff and students can thrive. Unlike larger institutions, this school prides itself on its exceptional pastoral care, ensuring every student is supported in their personal and academic journey. With a collaborative staff culture and a visionary head teacher, this is a fantastic place to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact. The Role: As Head of English, you will be responsible for leading a dynamic department, shaping the English curriculum across Key Stages 3-5, and fostering a love for literature and language among students. You will:
* Oversee curriculum development, assessment strategies, and teaching standards.
* Lead, inspire, and mentor a dedicated team of English teachers.
* Play a key role in shaping whole-school literacy initiatives.
* Be part of the senior leadership team and contribute to school-wide improvements.
Who We’re Looking For:
* A passionate and experienced English teacher (KS3-5) with a strong subject background.
* A proven track record of leadership or experience in a middle leadership role.
* A people person – someone who thrives on collaboration and brings out the best in their team.
* Someone eager to make a lasting impact in a school that values individual growth.
Why Join This School?
* Leadership pay scales and excellent career progression opportunities.
* A modern, well-equipped school with a forward-thinking ethos.
* Supportive senior leadership and a welcoming, community-focused environment.
* A fantastic opportunity to shape and influence the future of English education.
If you are ready to lead, inspire, and drive excellence in English education, we want to hear from you! Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
* Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
* Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
* Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
* Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance