Head of English

Head of English – Bournemouth
Permanent Role | September 2026 Start | Mainstream Secondary School

Are you an ambitious and inspiring English Teacher ready to take the next step in your career?

Teaching Personnel are proud to be supporting a welcoming and forward-thinking mainstream secondary school in Bournemouth in the appointment of a Head of English to join their leadership team from September 2026 on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced English Teacher or current Key Stage Lead who is looking to progress into middle leadership within a supportive and well-resourced environment.

The Role

The successful candidate will lead a dedicated English department with a strong focus on raising attainment, curriculum development, and fostering a love of literature and language across Key Stages 3 and 4. There may also be opportunities to contribute to Key Stage 5 depending on experience.

You will:

• Lead and inspire a committed English department
• Drive high standards of teaching and learning
• Support curriculum planning and departmental development
• Monitor student progress and implement effective intervention strategies
• Mentor and support teaching staff within the department
• Play a key role in whole-school improvement initiatives

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a passionate and motivated educator who:

• Holds QTS and a relevant English qualification
• Has proven experience teaching English within a secondary setting
• Demonstrates strong classroom management and leadership potential
• Has a track record of achieving strong student outcomes
• Is ready to take the next step into leadership or is an existing middle leader seeking a new challenge
• Brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a collaborative approach

The School

This Bournemouth-based secondary school has built a strong reputation for its inclusive ethos, supportive senior leadership team, and commitment to staff development. The school offers excellent facilities and encourages innovative teaching practices that enable both students and staff to thrive.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent contract from September 2026
• Competitive salary in line with experience and leadership scale
• Supportive leadership and ongoing CPD opportunities
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a thriving English department
• Excellent career progression prospects

If you are ready to take the next exciting step in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please contact Teaching Personnel 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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