Head of English

Head of English – Transformational Leadership in an Ambitious Ricmond School

Step into a pivotal role as Head of English at a progressive Ricmond secondary school renowned for its drive and academic ambition. If you are a dynamic English leader with an appetite for raising standards, influencing colleagues, and inspiring hundreds of students, this is your next landmark career move. We seek an innovative Head of English who can champion best practice, unleash student talent, and leave a lasting educational legacy.
As Head of English, you’ll immerse yourself in a culture that values bold thinking, celebrates academic excellence, and puts student development at the heart of everything. Take the lead in an outstanding English department and be empowered to shape its vision. This Ricmond school offers structured, personalised CPD, cutting-edge teaching resources, and the chance to collaborate with some of the region’s most inspiring educators. Here, your leadership will be recognised and your career will be given space to flourish.
Key Highlights:

Head of English – Full departmental leadership role
Up to £220 Per Day DOE – Exceptional salary package
Ricmond – Well-connected suburban location
Ofsted: Good with Outstanding features – Outstanding capacity to improve
Fast-track CPD & tailored leadership development opportunities
Ideal for: Outstanding English teachers ready for step up, or experienced Middle Leaders
Inspiring, modern facilities supporting innovative teaching
Small, tight-knit staff community with high-trust culture

What You'll Be Doing:

Leading, inspiring and growing a skilled English team
Designing, implementing, and evaluating an ambitious English curriculum
Analysing outcomes and driving targeted achievement initiatives
Modelling classroom excellence and sharing high-impact pedagogy
Developing literacy across the school through creative projects
Coaching and mentoring Early Career and established colleagues
Liaising with SLT to inform whole-school priorities

Ideal "Head of English" for this Ricmond School:

UK-trained teacher with QTS – specialist subject expertise in English
Graded Good or Outstanding by recent references and lesson observations
Proven impact in English classroom and whole-school initiatives
Unwavering belief in every student’s potential – ambitious, energising role model
Experience of coaching, team leadership, or English curriculum development
Welcomes growth, challenge and bold professional dialogue

Why Join This Ricmond School?:

Strategic, visionary SLT committed to values-driven education
Rapid progression supported by exceptional leadership CPD
Inspiring culture: mutual respect, student voice, high aspirations
Cutting-edge technology and modern English suite
Culture of collaboration, innovation, and staff wellbeing focus
Networked with leading schools locally for shared best practice

How to Apply

Interviews are already underway for this pivotal Head of English position at our Ricmond all-through school—if you’re ready to transform English learning and want your ambition recognised, don’t delay. Submit your application now to secure your chance to lead dynamic teaching across every age group.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!