Head of English in Bromley

Job Details
Job: Head of English
School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London
Start date: April 2026 / September 2026
Annual Salary: MPS/UPS Inner London £40,317 – £62,496 + TLR
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 oversubscribed secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London (inner London), looking for a permanent Head of English to lead a strong English department.
The School And The MAT Offer
Excellent modern facilities
An extensive support network
Teachers\’ pension
Free parking
Excellent professional development programme
Lifestyle and discount savings
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
Headspace app
Staff development – Secondment Opportunities
Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
Season ticket loans
Responsibilities
Lead the English department with strategic oversight of KS3, KS4 and KS5.
Teach English to all key stages.
Identify and implement a high quality curriculum that supports excellent education for all students.
Lead with compassion and structure, promoting a positive school culture and well‑rounded individuals.
Set a level of challenge for all abilities across all key stages through lessons and extracurricular activities.
Display a keen interest and/or experience in Gifted & Talented, SEN, and Assessment for Learning initiatives.
Support every student and staff member in reaching full potential.
Qualifications
Hold QTS/QTLS.
Strong understanding of language and literature.
Closing date
As soon as possible
Applications
Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education to apply for this Head of English job.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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