English Teacher + Head of English

English Teacher + Head of English (PRed) Redbridge, England

Salary: GBP
41500 - GBP
80000 per annum + TLR1B 14K

English Teacher + Head of English – Redbridge – September 2026

Are you an experienced English Teacher looking to take on the next step in your career as a head of department? Perhaps you are a head of English looking for a change of scenery? If so, this could be the perfect position for you!

An outstanding secondary school located in the borough of Redbridge seeks an English Teacher + Head of English to join the team in September 2026. This mixed comprehensive school caters to a high proportion of pupil premium students but is renowned for its excellent behaviour and exceptional progress scores.

This school has a strong focus on home-grown leadership, with 75% of the SLT having progressed internally, and an outstanding English department with 31% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE.

• Full-time, permanent role starting September 2026
• Competitive Inner London salary MPS4 – UPS3 + TLR1B – 14k
• Lead and teach within the English department
• Teach KS3 to KS4, with optional KS5 experience preferred

• UK QTS holder with experience as an English Teacher
• Prior middle-leadership experience, e.g., Key Stage coordinator or IIc, desirable
• Experience teaching A-level is desirable but not essential
• Confident supporting English across KS3, KS4 and KS5

• Based in the borough of Redbridge
• Small school with a modern feel, large classrooms and advanced technology
• High aspirations for pupils and staff alike
• Strong emphasis on staff well-being, with minimised homework marking, centralised detentions, and live marking
• Above-average SEN provision supported by an extensive learning support and pastoral team
• Regular social events and free lunch every day for staff who complete one duty

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.