Teacher of English Second in Department

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Lead and Inspire in a Vibrant Multi-Ethnic Community

Brentside High School is a popular and thriving 11-19 mixed comprehensive school with a diverse student body of 1,600. We are seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our successful school as a Teacher of English and Second in Department starting in September 2026. At Brentside, our students are “extremely complimentary” about their learning environment and consistently make excellent progress. This role is an exciting opportunity for an existing or aspiring leader to help steer our hard-working English team toward even greater heights, ensuring that every student across all key stages achieves outstanding outcomes in a school that prides itself on high expectations and a cohesive community.

Requirements, Qualifications and Skills

• Lead and develop both students and staff to achieve their full potential.

• Lead a hard-working, ambitious, and enthusiastic team of English staff.

• Support students at all key stages to enable them to achieve outstanding outcomes in English.

• Actively commit to partnership work within London and further afield.

• High-quality teaching, learning, and assessment of the highest standard.

• Passion, determination, and high expectations to contribute to a vibrant community.

Why Brentside High School is the Place for Your Next Step

We provide a supportive ethos where staff are encouraged to share best practices and continuously develop new skills. As a Second in Department, you will benefit from our “high-quality support for those new in post” and gain access to outstanding CPD and collaborative working opportunities with various schools and organisations. Our staff enjoy modern facilities, including high-quality ICT provision and an on-site fitness suite to support a healthy work-life balance. If you are ready to make a real impact in a school where students want to do well and work hard, we offer the perfect environment for your professional growth and leadership journey.