Head of English

Head of English – to start September 2026
Salary: Leadership pay scale 1-5 (£61,554 - £66,935)
Closing Date: Midnight 21^st January 2026
Interview Date: TBC Tuesday 27^th January 2026 likely

The role of Head of English represents an exciting opportunity for an innovative, reflective teacher and skilled curriculum leader ready to take on departmental leadership within a highly successful team. The successful candidate will join a stable, forward‑thinking department with a strong track record of exceptional outcomes at a national level.

The Head of English will ensure that the quality of teaching and learning across the department remains consistently high and will play a key role in further developing a culture of collaboration and the sharing of best practice.

The post‑holder will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to lead and deliver high‑quality professional development in teaching and learning. The role will suit an individual who is motivated by the opportunity to lead, inspire and manage others in pursuit of shared goals and continued departmental excellence.

Applications are welcomed from exceptional candidates with strong experience.

For applicants with experience across fewer key stages, aspects of the role and remuneration may be adjusted accordingly.

At Ada Lovelace High School, we place a strong emphasis on valuing staff time and supporting professional growth. Our approach is designed to help teachers thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Students finish early on Fridays, giving staff dedicated time for high-quality CPD every Friday afternoon. This ensures that professional development is embedded into the working week. Our commitment to staff wellbeing goes hand in hand with our ambition for excellence, with a centralised academic curriculum alongside shared pastoral systems and resources.

We provide opportunities for colleagues to deepen subject knowledge, engage in research, and undertake further qualifications such as National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Our CPD programme is comprehensive and forward-thinking, ensuring staff remain up to date with the latest developments in pedagogy and curriculum design.

At Ada Lovelace, we believe the biggest impact happens when we work together as a team. Team culture is central to everything we do, and we regularly remind ourselves that “we are all developing teachers.” Collaboration, consistency, and shared learning are at the heart of our approach.

We offer:

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive Leadership Team
• Opportunities to gain experience within four different Trust schools with a shared commitment to collaboration

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum
• The ability to inspire and motivate students across the ability range
• A commitment to high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment
• A reflective approach and drive for continuous improvement
• A commitment to the ethos and values of the school

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers.  For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.  The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.