Head of English

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Start date: January / April 2026

Annual Salary: MPS/UPS Inner London £40,317 - £62,496 + TLR

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 oversubscribed secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London (inner London), looking for a permanent Head of English to lead a strong English department.

• Excellent modern facilities
• An extensive support network
• Teachers' pension
• Free parking
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

The successful applicant with QTS/QTLS will have strategic oversight of KS3, KS4 and KS5 English and will be able to teach English to all key stages. You will promote a positive school culture and foster the development of well rounded individuals.

A strong understanding of language and literature and the ability to lead with compassion and structure are essential. Setting a level of challenge for all abilities across all key stages within lessons and through the thriving extracurricular activities already on offer will be important to you.

A keen interest and/or experience in Gifted & Talented, SEN, and Assessment for Learning initiatives is essential.

QTS or QTLS, strategic oversight of KS3, KS4 and KS5 English, understanding of what makes excellent quality of education within English, compassionate leadership, ability to lead with structure, experience in Gifted & Talented, SEN, and Assessment for Learning initiatives.

As soon as possible

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education to apply for this Head of English job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.