Head of English
| Posting date: | 07 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 April 2026 |
| Location: | Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 229125ba-0a1e-4de9-9e2d-0737672a2f45 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the retirement of our longstanding Curriculum Leader, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated English teacher ready to take the next step in their career. This role is ideal for someone beginning their leadership journey within a highly supportive environment. You will receive clear mentoring, structured development and the chance to help shape a well‑resourced and successful department.
English is a consistently strong subject at The Wavell School, where students achieve excellent progress. The faculty benefits from its own dedicated teaching block and a stable, friendly and collaborative team who work closely together to create an energising environment where both staff and students thrive.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic classroom practitioner who:
• as secure subject knowledge and a passion for English teaching
• brings positivity, resilience and a willingness to learn
• sets high expectations and nurtures students to achieve them
• creates engaging, enjoyable lessons that support excellent progress
• works well within a team and values collaborative planning
• is ready to develop their leadership skills with support and mentoring
What the school offers its staff
We offer excellent support, additional PPA time and a welcoming team where new leaders can thrive. We are a friendly, forward‑thinking school with a strong local reputation, and we are delighted to welcome enthusiastic teachers who want to grow with us. Our focus on high‑quality teaching and a supportive culture has led to excellent outcomes, and we are proud of the positive, respectful atmosphere our students and staff enjoy every day.
Click here to hear directly from our staff about life at Wavell: LINK TO VIDEO
We will provide:
• a positive culture with high standards of behaviour
• a supportive, collaborative and down‑to‑earth staff team
• additional PPA time for all teaching staff and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• clear professional development and leadership pathways including coaching and support for colleagues new to leadership
• opportunities to grow at a pace that suits you
• access to Health Assured wellbeing resources
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and service provider. This commitment is based on our belief in the broad principles of social justice and our aim is to provide services and employment on a fair and equitable basis.
Due to the retirement of our longstanding Curriculum Leader, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated English teacher ready to take the next step in their career. This role is ideal for someone beginning their leadership journey within a highly supportive environment. You will receive clear mentoring, structured development and the chance to help shape a well‑resourced and successful department.
English is a consistently strong subject at The Wavell School, where students achieve excellent progress. The faculty benefits from its own dedicated teaching block and a stable, friendly and collaborative team who work closely together to create an energising environment where both staff and students thrive.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic classroom practitioner who:
• as secure subject knowledge and a passion for English teaching
• brings positivity, resilience and a willingness to learn
• sets high expectations and nurtures students to achieve them
• creates engaging, enjoyable lessons that support excellent progress
• works well within a team and values collaborative planning
• is ready to develop their leadership skills with support and mentoring
What the school offers its staff
We offer excellent support, additional PPA time and a welcoming team where new leaders can thrive. We are a friendly, forward‑thinking school with a strong local reputation, and we are delighted to welcome enthusiastic teachers who want to grow with us. Our focus on high‑quality teaching and a supportive culture has led to excellent outcomes, and we are proud of the positive, respectful atmosphere our students and staff enjoy every day.
Click here to hear directly from our staff about life at Wavell: LINK TO VIDEO
We will provide:
• a positive culture with high standards of behaviour
• a supportive, collaborative and down‑to‑earth staff team
• additional PPA time for all teaching staff and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• clear professional development and leadership pathways including coaching and support for colleagues new to leadership
• opportunities to grow at a pace that suits you
• access to Health Assured wellbeing resources
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and service provider. This commitment is based on our belief in the broad principles of social justice and our aim is to provide services and employment on a fair and equitable basis.