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Head of English – Immediate Start

Location: Poole
Pay: Competitive salary dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Temporary/Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Head of English to join a thriving secondary school in Bournemouth for an immediate start. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious English specialist with strong leadership skills to make a significant impact within a supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the English department, driving attainment and progress across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 experience desirable), and supporting the continued development of high-quality teaching and learning.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Have previous experience teaching English within a secondary school setting
  • Demonstrate leadership experience or the ability to lead a department effectively
  • Have excellent classroom management and communication skills
  • Be passionate about raising standards and student achievement
  • Be available for an immediate start

Requirements:

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
  • Two professional references covering the last two years
  • Right to work in the UK

What Teaching Personnel can offer:

  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Dedicated consultant support
  • Access to CPD and training opportunities
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
  • Pension scheme contribution

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated English teacher ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV to be considered for this immediate opportunity.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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