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Head of English
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 33,074 - 55,254 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: East of England
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you an inspiring teacher with a passion for English and a dedication to nurturing young minds? A thriving and highly regarded prep school in the heart of Hertfordshire is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, organised, and enthusiastic Head of English to lead its dynamic department.
Role: Head of English
Contract: Permanent
Location: Dacorum, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September or January 2026
This is a unique opportunity to join a school that prides itself on delivering academic excellence within a nurturing and well-rounded environment. Pupils here achieve exceptional outcomes and enjoy a breadth of opportunities that create a lifelong love of learning
The successful candidate will:
Lead the strategic development of the English curriculum from Reception to Year 8.
Deliver engaging and challenging lessons from Years 4 to 8, including preparation for Common Entrance and Scholarship examinations.
Inspire pupils to develop confidence, creativity, and critical thinking through a love of literature and language.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching and learning across the department.
Contribute fully to the school's vibrant extra-curricular programme.We are looking for someone who:
Has previous teaching experience in a Preparatory or Secondary school or Leading English across KS2.
Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and a track record of excellent classroom practice.
Has leadership experience or clear potential to lead and develop a department.
Is highly organised, committed, and reflective.
Embraces the opportunity to get involved in the wider life of a busy and spirited prep school.Why join this school?
Set in beautiful surroundings, the school offers a supportive staff community, small class sizes, and a learning environment where pupils and staff alike are encouraged to grow and flourish. This role provides the chance to shape the future of English teaching within a school that values individuality, academic rigour, and pastoral care in equal measure.
How to Apply:
Contact Louis within our Hertfordshire Office based within Berkhamsted. Please quote "English Lead, HertfordshireBefore You Apply
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