Head of Department for English

Job description

Head of Department for English- Shaftesbury

Start date: January 2026

Contract: Full-time

Lead the Way in English Education!

Are you an inspiring English specialist ready to shape the future of learning? A thriving secondary school in the Shaftesbury area is seeking a dynamic Head of Department for English to drive excellence, foster creativity, and empower both staff and students. If you’re passionate about literature, leadership, and making a lasting impact, this is your opportunity to take the reins and elevate English teaching to new heights.

Have you got what we are looking for:

• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, Or equivalent).
• Strong organisational skills and management skills.
• Able to plan and deliver structured and professional lessons.
• A strong field knowledge and experience managing a department.
• The ability to build rapport and strong communication skills.

What the school offers:

-          A positive and equitable work environment.

-          Clear path to progression and CPD opportunities.

-          Possible Temp to Permanent opportunities- opportunity to come back full time.

-          Contemporary facilities and resources to ensure quality education.

-          Personal and professional development and emphasis on staff wellbeing.

What Teaching personnel can offer:

-          Competitive weekly pay

-          Easy access to booking via our TP app- where you can access our CDP training programme, manage bookings, your diary and school requests.

-          Opportunity to work with a reputable school in Shaftesbury.

-          A flexible availability- work when best for you!

-          Support from start to finish, with our Educator and Recruitments consultants.

Be the best with Teaching Personnel and apply today!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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