Head of English
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | MPR/UPS + TLR £10,173 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sidcup, DA14 5AA |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3355 |
Summary
Job Advert
Situated on the Bromley/Sidcup borders with excellent links to the A20, Kemnal Technology College is a distinguished secondary
school celebrated for its historic, listed architecture and iconic windows. We are currently seeking a dynamic and passionate Head
of English to lead our department and champion academic excellence. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for an
enthusiastic educator looking to bring their expertise to a new environment, or an ambitious educator ready to take the next
significant step in their career by driving sustained growth and making a lasting impact on our students’ success.
As Head of English, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of English teaching across the school. You will support
colleagues, develop engaging lessons, monitor student progress and contribute to curriculum planning. Your leadership style will
help ensure that all students achieve their potential in both language skills and literature appreciation.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Teaching experience in secondary education
- Strong knowledge of the English subject area including language and literature
- Ability to inspire and motivate both students and staff
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
- Experience or willingness to lead departmental initiatives
- Commitment to continuous professional development Values and Attitudes:
- Passionate about student achievement and wellbeing
- Collaborative approach working effectively within a team
- Open mindedness towards innovative teaching methods
- Dedication to creating an inclusive classroom environment where every student can thrive
- Resilience, adaptability, and enthusiasm for educational challenges
If you are eager to take on this role within our vibrant school while continuing your own professional growth as an educator, we
would love to hear from you.
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
Situated on the Bromley/Sidcup borders with excellent links to the A20, Kemnal Technology College is a distinguished secondary
school celebrated for its historic, listed architecture and iconic windows. We are currently seeking a dynamic and passionate Head
of English to lead our department and champion academic excellence. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for an
enthusiastic educator looking to bring their expertise to a new environment, or an ambitious educator ready to take the next
significant step in their career by driving sustained growth and making a lasting impact on our students’ success.
As Head of English, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of English teaching across the school. You will support
colleagues, develop engaging lessons, monitor student progress and contribute to curriculum planning. Your leadership style will
help ensure that all students achieve their potential in both language skills and literature appreciation.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Teaching experience in secondary education
- Strong knowledge of the English subject area including language and literature
- Ability to inspire and motivate both students and staff
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
- Experience or willingness to lead departmental initiatives
- Commitment to continuous professional development Values and Attitudes:
- Passionate about student achievement and wellbeing
- Collaborative approach working effectively within a team
- Open mindedness towards innovative teaching methods
- Dedication to creating an inclusive classroom environment where every student can thrive
- Resilience, adaptability, and enthusiasm for educational challenges
If you are eager to take on this role within our vibrant school while continuing your own professional growth as an educator, we
would love to hear from you.
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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