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Head of English
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 31,650 - 49,084 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: RG21, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Are you an experienced and passionate English educator ready to lead a thriving department and inspire the next generation of literary minds?
A well-respected independent secondary school is seeking a Head of English to lead its vibrant and dynamic English department from September 2025.
School Information
Located in the heart of Hampshire, this co-educational day and boarding college is renowned for its academic excellence, strong pastoral care, and commitment to character development. With approximately 600 pupils aged 11–18, the school blends traditional values with modern, innovative teaching practices. It offers small class sizes, a broad extracurricular programme, and excellent facilities—including a purpose-built library and media suite. The school cultivates a warm and inclusive community, where students are encouraged to become confident, curious, and compassionate global citizens.
The Role
The successful candidate will provide strategic and academic leadership to the English department, overseeing the delivery of a rich and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3–5. This is a key leadership position with responsibility for driving excellence in teaching and learning, managing a team of enthusiastic teachers, and nurturing a passion for literature and language across the school.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the English department, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement
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Teach English across Key Stages 3–5, including GCSE and A-Level
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Oversee curriculum development, assessment, and departmental strategy
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Mentor and support the professional growth of team members
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Promote innovative and engaging approaches to English teaching
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Organise and support extracurricular activities such as book clubs, writing competitions, and theatre trips
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Contribute to the wider life of the school, including pastoral responsibilities and whole-school initiatives
Why Join Us?
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A leadership role within a supportive, collaborative, and ambitious academic faculty
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Opportunities for meaningful professional development and career progression
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A forward-thinking department with access to excellent teaching resources and technology
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A school that values the central role of English in shaping student thinking and communication
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Motivated, respectful students who are eager to learn and challenge themselves
The Ideal Candidate Will:
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Hold a relevant degree and UK teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS or equivalent)
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Have significant experience teaching English across Key Stages 3–5, including A-Level
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Demonstrate strong leadership skills and previous experience managing or contributing to a department
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Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven record of academic success
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Be passionate about literature, language, and inspiring a love of learning
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Have the ability to foster a collaborative and innovative team culture
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
If you are an inspiring leader ready to shape the future of English education in a thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.
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