At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the English department and create an engaging learning environment for students.
- Company: A popular secondary school in Wandsworth with a mission for excellence.
- Benefits: Opportunity for permanent position, professional development, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Join a diverse, ambitious school committed to equality and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives and help shape the future of education.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status, relevant degree, and experience in teaching and leadership.
We are currently working with a secondary school in Wandsworth who are looking for a Head of English to join their school on a full-time basis from September 2026.
The Role
In this role you will be teaching English, while also leading the department in creating an exciting learning environment, raising attainment and achievement. The role is likely to start as a long-term temporary role with the opportunity to be made permanent for the right candidate.
The school are looking for a teacher with the following:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Relevant degree
- Outstanding classroom practitioner or driven to be so
- Ideally have experience teaching A-level
- Experience of leading a department or an ambitious 2ic
- A proactive and engaging teaching approach
- Understanding of the requirements for high quality teaching
- Ability to use ICT effectively
- Ability to fulfil the requirements of a Form Tutor
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to people at all levels
- Excellent administration skills and the ability to meet deadlines
About The School
The school in Wandsworth is a popular secondary school within the area and has an extremely ambitious headteacher who is on a mission for the school to be recognised as one of the best in the country. The school’s ethos is all about ambition, perseverance and unity within the school and the local community. It is a very popular, multi-cultural school that puts equality, safeguarding and inclusion at the heart of its ethos. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
Head Of English in Wandsworth employer: Philosophy Education
Join a well-established secondary school in Greenwich, where you will be part of a diverse and inclusive community dedicated to high educational standards. With a strong leadership team and a commitment to professional development, this school offers an enriching environment for both students and staff, ensuring that you have the support and resources needed to thrive as a Health and Social Care Teacher. Enjoy the opportunity to inspire the next generation while benefiting from a culture that values flexibility, collaboration, and continuous growth.
