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Head of English / Subject Leader of English (Maternity Cover)
- Organisation: Heathfield School
- Location: Berkshire
- Tenure: Maternity
- Closing Date: Friday 26 September 2025
Maternity cover from January to July 2026. Heathfield School is seeking a passionate and experienced English specialist to lead our high performing department during a maternity cover.
Heathfield School requires a well-qualified, passionate and knowledgeable English specialist to lead its very successful English department, including teaching at A level. Reporting to the Assistant Head (Learning and Partnerships), the Head of Department is responsible for leading two other staff in the department , liaising with the wider school and supporting and challenging girls of all ages and abilities. The department is aspirational and moving along a clearly-defined path to progress, and would suit someone looking to build their CV for a position in middle leadership or an experienced middle-leader.
Maternity cover from January to July 2026. Heathfield School is seeking a passionate and experienced English specialist to lead our high performing department during a maternity cover.
Description
Heathfield School requires a well-qualified, passionate and knowledgeable English specialist to lead its very successful English department, including teaching at A level. Reporting to the Assistant Head (Learning and Partnerships), the Head of Department is responsible for leading two other staff in the department , liaising with the wider school and supporting and challenging girls of all ages and abilities. The department is aspirational and moving along a clearly-defined path to progress, and would suit someone looking to build their CV for a position in middle leadership or an experienced middle-leader.
