Head of English

Location: Hall School Wimbledon

Job Title: Head of English

Contract: Full Time, Permanent. Term Time Only

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and HSW pay scales

At Hall School Wimbledon, we deliver a contemporary and inclusive education in a caring environment, empowering all pupils to flourish and become independent learners for life. Our ethos is built on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

Hall School Wimbledon is seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as Head of English.

About the role

As Head of English you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for the English department across the secondary phase.
• Take responsibility for the quality of education, including teaching, learning, curriculum design and student outcomes in English.
• Lead and develop a high performing department that values academic excellence and fosters a love of language, literature, reading, writing and oracy.
• Champion high standards of literacy across the school, ensuring pupils develop the knowledge, skills and habits needed for academic and lifelong success.
• Create a positive departmental culture where pupils understand how to improve, take pride in their work and engage actively in their learning journey.
• Model outstanding classroom practice and set high expectations for teaching and learning.
• Support, coach and develop colleagues to enhance professional practice and departmental performance.
• Use assessment and data intelligently to inform teaching, track progress and drive continual improvement.
• Contribute positively to the wider academic life and ethos of the school.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you:

• An excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a passion for English.
• A strategic thinker who can lead, inspire and motivate a team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Committed to promoting high standards of literacy and fostering a school-wide culture of language appreciation.
• Skilled at using assessment, data and evidence to shape teaching and drive improvement.
• Able to build a departmental environment where students feel confident, motivated and empowered as learners.
• An effective communicator who collaborates well with colleagues and contributes to whole school priorities.
• Dedicated to continuous professional development - both personally and within the department.

Why Join Hall School?

• Be part of a forward-thinking school committed to academic excellence and pupil wellbeing.
• Work within a supportive leadership team with opportunities for professional growth.
• Contribute to shaping the future of education at Hall School Wimbledon.