English Teacher + Head of English - Hackney - September 2026

Are you an experienced English Teacher looking to take on the next step in their career as a head of department?

Perhaps you are a head of English looking for a change of scenery?

If so, this could be the perfect position for you!

An Outstanding Secondary school located in the borough of Hackney are seeking an English Teacher + Head of English to join their team in September 2026. This mixed comprehensive school caters to high proportion of pupil premium students but is renowned for its excellent behavior and exceptional progress 8 scores.

This school is has a strong focus on home-grown leadership with 75% of SLT having progressed internally as well as an outstanding English department with 31% of Students achieving grades 9-7 at GSCE!

Please read on to see the full details of this English Teacher + Head of English position:

Job Description - English Teacher + Head of English

• English Teacher + Head of English
• Full time, Permanent, September 2026
• Competitive Inner London Salary MPS4 - UPS3 + TLR1B - 14k
• £46,339 - £62,464 per annum + TLR
• Leading and teaching in the English department
• Teaching KS3 to KS4 with optional KS5 depending on your preference

Persons Specification- English Teacher + Head of English

• Experienced English Teacher with UK QTS
• Ideally prior middle leadership experience, Key Stage coordinator or 2iC
• Experience teaching A level previously is desirable but not essential
• Confident supporting English across KS3, KS4 and KS5.

School Information- English Teacher + Head of English

• Based in the borough in Hackney
• Small school with a very modern feel, large classrooms and great technology.
• High aspirations for both pupils and staff.
• Focused highly on the well-being of staff with minimised homework marking, centralised detentions and live marking.
• Above average SEN supported by an extensive Learning support and pastoral support team.
• Regular social events and free lunch every day for staff who complete one duty.

If you are an English Teacher interested in this English Teacher + Head of English role please apply today. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24hrs.

English Teacher + Head of English

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