Head of Department - English

Baylis Court School is a popular and oversubscribed school for girls aged 11-18 in Slough, Berkshire. We are seeking to appoint, from January 2026 , an exceptional Head of English , to join our fantastic community.

Our students are polite, confident, and highly motivated. They enjoy school, love learning, and are driven to accomplish excellent results. As our latest Ofsted report highlights, our pupils achieve outcomes well above national averages - a testament not only to their ambition, but to the dedication and expertise of our teaching staff’

You will find a refreshingly collaborative culture here, underpinned by mutual respect and trust. The Principal and Senior Leadership Team are visible, positive and proactive. Staff enjoy working at Baylis Court where they are recognised and valued, enjoying personalised professional development that is tailored to each individual’s interests and aspirations.

The successful candidate for this post of Head of English will demonstrate commitment to their professional development, innovation in relation to their subject specialism as well as the ability to challenge students of different abilities to include the most able. They will be an outstanding classroom teacher in their career to date with evidence of successful teaching and a commitment to the wider life of a school and able to demonstrate leadership of a department or wanting to pursue the next step to leadership.

The person appointed will be given full support in their career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students.

If you believe that you are the right person for this role, we look forward to hearing from you.

We also offer a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme, Medical Cash Plan, Wider Wallet Benefits, Wider Fitness, cycle to work scheme, eyecare vouchers no lesson cover and generous non-teaching time allocation. Since we’re close to the centre of Slough, travel connections are first-rate, with the M4 within easy reach and the mainline rail station.

Thames Learning Trust is committed to adhering to the DFE guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". It is the individual's responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in the school. Satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance & social media check is required for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy at all times.