Head of English - Melbury College

Head ofEnglish – Melbury College

An exciting opportunity to inspire, innovate and make your mark acrossfive specialist education settings.

Salary: MPS/UPS (Inner London) + TLR2.1 + SEN 1 (subject to pay review)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: Melbury College, LondonBorough of Merton

Closing date: 2nd November2026 at 9am

Interviews: To be confirmed

Start date: January/April 2027

This is no ordinary Head of English role.

Are you an inspiring English teacherwith the passion, creativity and ambition to make a real difference? Are youready to take the next step in your leadership journey, or an experiencedsubject leader looking for a fresh and rewarding challenge?

At Melbury College, we are looking foran enthusiastic, forward-thinking and inspirational Head of English to lead andshape secondary English education across our five diverse specialist settings.

This is a unique opportunity toinfluence teaching and learning across our provision, working with talented anddedicated colleagues to develop an ambitious, inclusive and engaging Englishcurriculum that meets the needs of young people with a wide range of abilities,experiences and educational pathways.

Our pupils may have experiencedsignificant barriers to education, but we believe passionately that theseshould never limit their aspirations or potential.

We are looking for someone who sharesthat belief.

The opportunity

As Head of English, you will play a keystrategic role in developing and strengthening English provision acrossMelrose, Whatley, Canterbury, Lavender and Worsfold House/Bespoke.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Shape and lead an ambitious, creative and inclusive secondary Englishcurriculum across our specialist settings.
• Inspire and support colleagues, sharing expertise and developingconsistently high-quality teaching.
• Champion literacy, reading and communication, helping young peopledevelop the confidence and skills they need to succeed.
• Develop innovative approaches to engaging pupils with diverse needs,including SEND, SEMH and medical needs.
• Drive improvements in assessment, achievement and accreditation,recognising and celebrating progress from individual starting points.
• Work collaboratively with campus Headteachers and senior leaders toinfluence the future direction of English across Melbury College.

This is a role that combines strategicleadership with hands‑on teaching, offering the opportunity to see the impactof your work directly in the classroom.

Why join Melbury College?

At Melbury, we know that exceptionaleducation begins with exceptional people. We are proud of our welcoming,supportive and collaborative culture, where staff are encouraged to becreative, take initiative and develop professionally.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Melbury College is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staffare expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subjectto appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check withchildren's barred list information and other pre-employment checks in accordancewith Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Online searches may be undertaken onshortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

Melbury College is an equalopportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgroundsand are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feelsvalued, respected and supported.

Early applications are encouraged, asMelbury College reserves the right to close the vacancy and appoint a suitablecandidate at any stage of the recruitment process.

Melbury College – Building Relationships. Inspiring Resilience.Unlocking Potential.

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