Head of English – Rainham
📍 Location: Rainham
📅 Start Date: June 2025 (September start considered)
🕒 Application Deadline: 10:00am, Monday 17th March
Are you an experienced Head of English seeking a new challenge? Or are you an accomplished English teacher looking to step into a leadership role? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at our thriving secondary school in Rainham.
Our mission is to “inspire learners and change lives” – and that includes our staff. We want to empower our teams so pupils are ready to be kind, confident, and impactful world citizens; “participants, not bystanders.”
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Head of English for our school in Rainham to build on the successes of our current Head of Department, who is relocating. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious English specialist with a strong vision for outstanding teaching and learning.
The successful Head of English will:
✔️ Demonstrate a clear passion for their subject and exceptional leadership skills.
✔️ Have high expectations of all learners, ensuring every student achieves their full potential.
✔️ Model excellent verbal and written communication skills.
✔️ Have an outstanding understanding of effective curriculum design.
✔️ Inspire and motivate students and staff to be the best they can be.
✔️ Be a reflective practitioner, committed to personal growth and staff development.
What We Offer
✅ High-quality professional development opportunities.
✅ Supportive and friendly colleagues.
✅ Flexible working opportunities.
✅ Staff assistance programme, including virtual GP appointments, counselling services, and legal support.
✅ Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
✅ Cycle-to-work scheme.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of English to make a real impact in a school that values excellence in all aspects of education.
📩 How to Apply: Submit your application by 10:00am on Monday 17th March. Interviews will be held shortly after.
Join us in Rainham and be part of a school that is truly making a difference!
