Start September 2026 or January 2027 We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Head of English to lead our successful, supportive and innovative team, providing inspiring education across Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level. The English department is one of the largest departments within the school, accommodated in a dedicated classroom suite and English office. The Head of Department is supported by a Second in Department who has specific responsibilities for curriculum design and subject management at Key Stage 3 and who leads one in every three department meetings. All staff are experienced English specialists who actively promote a love of English. The department is a popular option for A level, offering both English Literature and Language A Levels. The English Department is a collaborative, energetic and highly motivated team who work together to get the best possible outcomes for all the students across the school. We meet weekly, taking it in turns to focus on a specific key stage for our discussions and we always have improving pedagogy at the heart of these meetings. We have a collaborative approach to all of our teaching, and we use electronic resource banks to share resources and best practice with each other. We enjoy strong links with the library (located in the same classroom block as the department office and classrooms) and the librarian team (the head librarian is a published poet who also supports poetry and creative writing activities). We support