Head of English
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6SR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 101c083d-3236-45ca-8287-51c262798443 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The role requires that you:
• Have high standards and expectations of both students and colleagues
• Have high aspirations for what young people are capable of
• Have experience and a proven track record of leading, motivating and managing a team
• Have experience in coaching and/or mentoring
• Have excellent organisational and behaviour management skills
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents
• Are committed, enthusiastic, determined and have attention to detail
• Are up to date with national curriculum requirements to ensure positive outcomes for our students
What the school offers its staff
We have a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to lead our amazing English department.
We pride ourselves on delivering a high quality and diverse curriculum which enables our students to achieve the very best they can. Our last GCSE results in Summer 2025 saw 88% of our students achieve grades 9 – 4 in English and Mathematics, and 69% gaining grades 9 – 5. Additionally, 88% of our students achieved grades 9 - 4 in English Language and 92% achieved grades 9 - 4 in English Literature.
What we offer:
• The opportunity to be part of a team that delivers enthusiastic and innovative lessons.
• A happy, vibrant and inclusive school with outstanding behaviour
• Friendly, confident and caring students who strive to do their best
• The opportunity to be part of a wider school community who are from all walks of life, religion or no religion, who are all friendly, collaborative, and supportive
• A fully supported professional development and career progression plan
• The chance to work at a superb school with welcoming, dedicated and hard- working staff, who embrace team spirit
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The role requires that you:
• Have high standards and expectations of both students and colleagues
• Have high aspirations for what young people are capable of
• Have experience and a proven track record of leading, motivating and managing a team
• Have experience in coaching and/or mentoring
• Have excellent organisational and behaviour management skills
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents
• Are committed, enthusiastic, determined and have attention to detail
• Are up to date with national curriculum requirements to ensure positive outcomes for our students
What the school offers its staff
We have a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to lead our amazing English department.
We pride ourselves on delivering a high quality and diverse curriculum which enables our students to achieve the very best they can. Our last GCSE results in Summer 2025 saw 88% of our students achieve grades 9 – 4 in English and Mathematics, and 69% gaining grades 9 – 5. Additionally, 88% of our students achieved grades 9 - 4 in English Language and 92% achieved grades 9 - 4 in English Literature.
What we offer:
• The opportunity to be part of a team that delivers enthusiastic and innovative lessons.
• A happy, vibrant and inclusive school with outstanding behaviour
• Friendly, confident and caring students who strive to do their best
• The opportunity to be part of a wider school community who are from all walks of life, religion or no religion, who are all friendly, collaborative, and supportive
• A fully supported professional development and career progression plan
• The chance to work at a superb school with welcoming, dedicated and hard- working staff, who embrace team spirit
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.