Join Our Flagship Department and Lead the Future of English at Harlington School
Harlington School is seeking an ambitious, passionate, and experienced Head of English to lead our outstanding English department. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to take a high-performing team to the next level, working within a school that has recently been rated GOOD by Ofsted.
Why Join Harlington School?
· A strong and collaborative team of 14 teachers, including a mix of experienced practitioners and ECTs.
· A clear and well-established vision for the department, balancing alignment with autonomy.
· A diverse and ambitious curriculum that celebrates representation, creativity, and transformation.
· A school-wide focus on evidence-based teaching and learning, with a growing emphasis on trauma-informed practice .
· A department that busts myths and bucks trends, consistently achieving strong results.
The Role
As Head of English, you will:
· Lead and inspire a successful department, building on existing strengths and further refining our vision.
· Develop and implement high-quality teaching and learning strategies.
· Support and mentor colleagues, ensuring excellent professional development opportunities.
· Enhance student outcomes, driving engagement and achievement across all key stages.
· Champion our diverse curriculum, ensuring our students experience a broad, balanced, and rigorous English education.
What We’re Looking For
We are not looking for someone to reinvent what we do—but someone who can take what we have and make it even better. The ideal candidate will:
· Be a subject specialist with a proven track record of success in teaching English at KS3, KS4, and ideally KS5.
· Be a strategic and reflective leader, capable of driving innovation while respecting the existing departmental ethos.
· Be committed to student success, fostering both academic excellence and a love of English.
· Share our belief that reading, writing, and oracy are at the heart of learning.
Why Harlington?
Harlington School is a thriving and ambitious secondary school, committed to delivering a first-class education for all students. With our recent GOOD Ofsted rating, we are entering an exciting new chapter of excellence and growth. This is your chance to be part of a school where innovation, collaboration, and high expectations drive everything we do.
The Commitment We Seek
We need a leader who relishes the challenges and rewards of education, who sees potential in every student and every lesson. If you are passionate about driving progress, shaping futures, and making a lasting impact, we want you on our team.
Be part of something exceptional. Lead, inspire, and elevate English at Harlington School.