Head of English

Employer: Aston Education

Location: London, SE12 0DZ

Salary: £47k - £68k per year + Excellent benefits

Closing date: Jun 19, 2025

Job Role: Head of English

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Description: Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 oversubscribed secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London, seeking a permanent Head of English to lead a strong English department.

The School and the MAT offer:

• Free parking
• Excellent modern facilities
• An extensive support network
• Teachers' pension
• Excellent professional development programme
• 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 across all key stages. Experience in Gifted & Talented, SEN, and Assessment for Learning initiatives is essential.

The school is part of a respected medium-sized multi-academy trust committed to high standards and academic excellence, supporting every student and staff member in reaching their full potential.

Start date: September 2025

Salary: MPS/UPS £38,836 - £60,154 per annum (inner London) + TLR

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education to apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.