Head of English (MC) - Thomas's College

Summary

Thomas's College are thrilled to be advertising for the role of Head of English (Maternity Cover), a key appointment in our English Department

Detail

The Head of English is a key part of the departmental leadership team: some of the most important roles in the school. It is vital that students are receiving the very best in passionate and inspired pedagogy, and departmental leaders play a central role in ensuring this is the case: from curriculum overview and design to teaching and learning within their subject area.

Heads of Department are exemplary teachers who hold responsibility for all aspects of the delivery of their subject across the curriculum and co-curriculum. This includes subject specific clubs and trips, core curriculum content and extension beyond the confines of the syllabus. They are champions for their teaching teams and they also play a key role in accountability, ensuring consistent excellence for learners at all stages of the College.

English is part of the Understanding the World faculty. The Head of English has a vital role in supporting all students to excel to the best of their abilities from Lower Fourth (Year 7) to Upper Sixth (Year 13).

• Start date: January 2026

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package: Dependent on skills and experience

• Contract: Maternity Cover, Full Time

• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

• Location: Thomas’s College, Richmond

The role will be subject to the successful completion of the required employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference. Full details of all checks that will be carried out are detailed in our recruitment policy.

Thomas’s London Day Schools are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures.

All posts are subject to screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the DBS service. The school will undertake online searches on shortlisted applicants and may require applicants to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts. For details of the checks which will be undertaken as part of our recruitment process, please see our Safer Recruitment Policy which can be found here www.thomas-s.co.uk/ policies/ under the ‘Thomas’s Policy’ tab.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

As an equal opportunities employer, Thomas’s is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. Thomas’s aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workspace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Group.

Documents

• College Advert - Head of English (MC) PDF Document