Teacher of English and HOD of English

Head of English

Hammersmith & Fulham

UPS/LPS + TLR

Full Time, Permanent

September 2025

Are you a highly motivated and outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong presence?

Are you a conscientious and enthusiastic team player ready to lead a vibrant department?

Are you looking for a role to become HOD for a fantastic English Department?

We are looking for a talented and hard working English Teacher who can lead the department. We are looking for the perfect candidate to come and join us in September 2025, on a full time and permanent basis.

Our English department has been led exceptionally well over the last 10 years and you will inherit a brilliantly resourced and equipped with exemplary curriculum materials and heavy investment in technology.

Main Duties:

• To improve and develop teaching and learning within English through the collective development of resources, schemes and lesson plans of the highest standard.
• To improve and develop teaching and learning through the development and training of staff who deliver the subject, such as through the use of observation, feedback and advice.
• To monitor the delivery of the subject, the development of resources and the assessment of student progress. To take appropriate action when such monitoring identifies unsatisfactory teaching and learning or student progress.
• To promote challenging, purposeful, enjoyable and appropriately differentiated lessons in the subject.
• To support students to get the best grades, intervening when necessary and supporting whole school extra-curricular intervention.
• To promote good behaviour amongst students to create a purposeful learning environment in the classroom, assisting colleagues in the curriculum area to achieve this.

What can we offer you?

Interest Free Loan of up to £1000 - for IT equipment

Employer pension contribution - Teachers Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season ticket loan - employees are entitled to apply for an annual, interest free season ticket loan for travel or apply for a bike loan

Free Health and Fitness - full access to the Academy's fantastic gym and fitness facilities

Free lunch and hot drinks - for staff who dine with students

Free breakfast - on Fridays and on INSET days and staff can take advantage of our subsidised breakfast service each day

A commitment to Wellbeing - free flu vaccinations offered annually, INSET in July to plan for September so that you can enjoy your summer and a two-week half term during the Autumn Term

Access to the London Borough of Hammersmith's Parking Permit Scheme offering subsidised parking in the local area

Membership of Medigold Health Protect - our mental health and well-being support service

Membership of the National College

In addition to whole school CPD, a separate CPD budget of up to £300 will be available to staff to be agreed with Department Head and CPD Manager

As the Head of Media English, you will have:

• A degree in English
• UK QTS
• PGCE
• Experience teaching English in a UK School
• Proven record of outstanding results.
• Experience of curriculum development & subject leadership.
• Experience of quality assurance and of leading and managing a team.
• Outstanding skills as a classroom teacher and as a tutor.
• An excellent record of developmental work in current role.
• Some experience of managing or implementing curriculum systems and initiatives.
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement.
• A commitment to the ethos of the school.

To apply for this Head of English position, please get in touch today! We are now recruiting for this Head of English role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all of our staff to share this commitment. As a Teacher of Economics and Business Studies, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Head of English will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. This Head of English post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Head of English opportunity by sending your CV to Georgina at Clarus Education. You will be contacted within 48 hours, if shortlisted.