https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-english-birmingham-permanent-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--916547b0-7b51-45d7-8bf1-54dfe1d2a13f RSS feed for Head of English - Birmingham - Permanent at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited. en-gb Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:26:33 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-english-birmingham-permanent-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--916547b0-7b51-45d7-8bf1-54dfe1d2a13f https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-english-birmingham-permanent-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--916547b0-7b51-45d7-8bf1-54dfe1d2a13f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:52:54 GMT Location: Birmingham | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Are you an ambitious and inspiring English leader ready to make a lasting impact within a thriving secondary school? We are working with a well-regarded secondary school in Birmingham seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of English on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced English teacher or current middle leader looking to lead a dedicated department and drive excellence in teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be passionate about raising achievement, developing an engaging English curriculum, and supporting students of all abilities to reach their full potential. You will play a key role in shaping the vision of the department, mentoring colleagues, and ensuring high standards across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to influence further curriculum development. The Role Lead and manage the English department across KS3 and KS4 Drive outstanding teaching, learning, and student outcomes Monitor progress and implement effective intervention strategies Support and develop department staff through coaching and mentoring Contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives Promote a positive, inclusive, and ambitious learning environm... Permanent