Job Title: Head of Learning
Area: Hackney, London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR1c
Working hours: Full time, term time

Brief description:
An experienced teacher is required to lead subject provision, raise standards of teaching and learning, and drive curriculum development while supporting staff and student achievement.

About the school:
The school is part of a community-focused trust with a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high educational standards. It serves a diverse inner-city cohort and promotes high expectations for pupils and staff.

About the role:
This is a leadership role combining high-quality classroom practice with responsibility for curriculum leadership. The post holder will lead subject development, support staff and contribute to whole-school improvement.

We''re looking for a dedicated candidate to:

• Lead and develop curriculum planning and assessment
• Monitor and improve standards of teaching and learning
• Support, mentor and coach teaching staff
• Use data to evaluate impact and raise achievement
• Contribute to strategic planning and school improvement

Requirements -

• Qualified teacher status or equivalent
• Evidence of excellent teaching and classroom management
• Experience teaching across a range of ages and abilities
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively to deliver sustained improvement
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and professional development

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.