Teaching careers in HMC independent schools
Bancroft’s, one of the country’s leading co-educational day schools, are seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking Head of English to lead our experienced and academically ambitious English Department.
Required from September 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher and leader to shape the future of English teaching at Bancroft’s, ensuring that alongside excellent outcomes, pupils develop a deep knowledge, understanding and love of English literature and language. Activities designed to challenge pupil thinking and develop learning habits such as independent study skills are central to teaching at Bancroft’s. You will be required to hold regular departmental meetings, help in the development of the rest of the team, encourage external CPD and sharing best practice. This position reports to the Deputy Head (Academic).
We offer a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all of our staff.
Bancroft’s School creates a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
For further details and an application pack, please visit our website or email: hr@bancrofts.org
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 20th January 2025 and interviews will take place on Monday 27th January 2025. Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.
Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
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