Head of English

Head of English As Head of English, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a successful department, ensuring that teaching and learning is consistently good or better and that all students make strong progress. You will set a clear vision for English, fostering a culture of high expectations, innovation and continuous improvement. You will lead the design and delivery of a progressive and inclusive curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and Post-16, ensuring it meets statutory requirements while engaging and challenging all learners. A key part of the role will be using assessment data effectively to monitor performance, implement targeted interventions and secure excellent outcomes at GCSE and beyond. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner and a visible leader across the school, committed to promoting high standards of behaviour for learning. You will line manage and develop a team of teachers and support staff, using robust performance management to drive improvement and ensure a strong link between pay and progression. You will also take responsibility for departmental self-evaluation, strategic planning and resource management, ensuring that financial decisions have a clear impact on student outcomes. In addition, you will champion enrichment and extracurricular opportunities in English, and build strong links with the wider community and local schools to enhance student experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to shape the future direction of English within a supportive and ambitious school environment. About the School Enfield County School for Girls is a thriving and inclusive school with a strong sense of community. We are proud of our supportive staff culture and commitment to professional growth. We Offer: A supportive and collaborative English department Opportunities for career progression and leadership development A strong commitment to ongoing professional development and training A welcoming and inclusive school community Access to excellent facilities and resources A convenient location in Enfield Town with excellent transport links On-site parking Safeguarding Statement Enfield County School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references from previous employers and verification of qualifications. The school is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be appointed; therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.