Deputy Head of English

Location: Redbridge

Deputy Head of English | Outstanding Secondary School | North East London | September 2026

* Play a pivotal role in leading one of the school’s strongest academic departments

* Outstanding school with exceptional outcomes, behaviour, and leadership

* Drive curriculum excellence, consistency of practice, and staff development

* An ideal step for an ambitious English specialist ready for senior departmental leadership

As a specialist education recruiter, I am delighted to be supporting an Outstanding secondary school in North East London with the appointment of a Deputy Head of English for September 2026. This is a key leadership role within a high performing English department, offering the chance to work alongside an experienced and respected Head of English in a school where standards are uncompromising and professional growth is actively encouraged.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Department to shape curriculum intent and implementation across Key Stages 3 to 5, supporting assessment design, quality assurance, and pedagogical consistency. You will play a central role in coaching colleagues, modelling excellent practice, and helping to drive strong outcomes in both Language and Literature. This role is ideally suited to an experienced teacher with leadership potential or an existing Deputy ready to broaden their impact.

The school provides a calm, purposeful learning environment with excellent behaviour, allowing English teachers to focus on subject knowledge, discussion, and deep reading. Leaders at all levels are trusted, supported, and given the autonomy to lead effectively. There is a clear pathway for progression for ambitious middle leaders, with structured development and exposure to wider school improvement work.

If you are an English specialist looking to take the next step in your leadership journey within a high calibre London school, this Deputy Head of English role from September 2026 offers both challenge and opportunity in equal measure. Early expressions of interest are strongly encouraged