Head of English

Are you an experienced English education leader with a passion for shaping high-quality learning for 16-18-year-olds? Do you have a strong track record in raising standards in English and inspiring teams to deliver outstanding results? If so, this exciting opportunity could be the perfect next step.

An opportunity has arisen for a Head of English to lead curriculum development, quality assurance, and performance management within a thriving further education environment.

Our next Head of English will:

• Lead the strategic development, delivery, and quality assurance of the English 16-18 curriculum, ensuring alignment with local needs and sector reforms.
• Manage and inspire teams to achieve high performance across teaching, learning, assessment, and student outcomes.
• Oversee compliance and improvement processes including self-assessment, observations, and readiness for OFSTED and awarding body requirements.

To be our next Head of English, you will need:

• Proven leadership experience in Further or Adult Education, with a focus on English.
• Strong understanding of curriculum planning, quality frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success in driving improvement, managing performance, and analysing data to support decision-making.

If you're ready to make a real impact on the future of English education for young learners, we want to hear from you.

Job Role: Head of English

Location: London

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £55,000 - £69,000

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.