Head of English

Head of English

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire

Start Date: September 2026

An innovative school highly regarded within the local community is seeking a dedicated and passionate Head of English to join their team!

This is a permanent role, operating on a full-time contract, term-time only (39 weeks per year).

The Role

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an exceptional English practitioner to shape the strategic direction of a high performing subject area. As Director of Curriculum, you will work at a highly strategic level alongside a skilled team of middle leaders, driving innovation and excellence across the faculty. This role offers outstanding preparation for aspirant senior leaders, providing meaningful experience in whole school leadership, curriculum design and impactful line management.

English is a highly successful subject at this school, where students consistently make exceptional progress and achieve superb outcomes. The English Faculty benefits from its own dedicated teaching block and is staffed by a stable, innovative team whose collaborative ethos creates a vibrant, forward-thinking environment for learning and professional growth.

Who We Are Looking For

• Excellent subject knowledge
• Resilient and resourceful
• Sets a high standard and inspires students to reach this
• Makes learning exciting, leading to high levels of engagement and exam success
• Thrives within a team and enjoys collaborative working
• A proven track record of excellent outcomes in both Language and Literature

Working Hours

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday
• Term-time only (39 weeks per year)

If the above aligns with your experience, drive and values, we would love to hear from you! Apply today with your CV.

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