Head of English in Bromley

Job Details

Position: Head of English
Employer: TESOL International Association
School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London
Start date: January / April 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

Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant with QTS/QTLS will have strategic oversight of KS3, KS4 and KS5 English and will be able to teach English to all key stages. You\’ll have an understanding of what makes excellent quality of education within English.

A strong understanding of language and literature and the ability to lead with compassion and structure are essential. You will promote a positive school culture and foster the development of well‑rounded individuals.

Setting a level of challenge for all abilities across all key stages within lessons and through the thriving extracurricular activities already on offer will be important to you.

A keen interest and/or experience in Gifted & Talented, SEN, and Assessment for Learning initiatives is essential.

Closing Date

As soon as possible

Application Process

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education to apply for this Head of English job.

Commitment to Safeguarding

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.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industry: Education Administration Programs