Head of English

Salary/Rate:£206.75 - £320.49 PAYE Daily Rate
Job type:Contract
Town/City:All
County:North West London
Type of Role:Qualified Teacher
Job ref:11052
Post Date:25.11.25
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About the Role

Head of English – SEN School

Pay: £206.75 – £320.49 per day
Location: Brent
Role Type: Full-time, long-term/permanent

Lead with purpose. Inspire with passion. Transform futures.


In a setting where every step forward matters, we are seeking an exceptional Head of English to guide, motivate and uplift learners in our newly opened SEMH school. Supporting high-functioning autistic pupils and young people with diverse social, emotional, and mental health needs, this role offers the chance to shape a curriculum that empowers every learner to thrive.

If you believe in unlocking potential through literacy, creativity and compassion, this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About the Role

As Head of English, you will lead the vision and direction of the English department, ensuring pupils experience rich, accessible and inspiring lessons. You will work closely with therapists, SEND specialists and senior leaders to champion academic progress and emotional development across the school.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor and inspire the English department

  • Design and deliver a differentiated curriculum suited to autistic and SEMH learners

  • Model high-quality, inclusive teaching practice

  • Track pupil progress and tailor interventions to individual needs

  • Work collaboratively with the SENDCo, therapy teams and senior leadership

  • Promote a strong reading, writing and literacy culture across the school

  • Create a nurturing, safe and inclusive learning environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Experienced teaching English within autism, SEMH or wider SEND contexts

  • A confident leader capable of motivating teachers and support staff

  • Creative in planning engaging, differentiated lessons

  • Skilled in behaviour support and SEMH strategies

  • Dedicated to inclusive practice and whole-child development

  • Organised, reflective and committed to ongoing professional growth

What The School Offers

  • A leadership role within a brand-new SEMH school

  • The opportunity to design, shape and embed the English curriculum

  • A supportive, collaborative senior leadership team

  • Specialist CPD focused on autism, SEMH and SEND

  • A rewarding career with a clear impact on academic and emotional progress

  • A culture that values creativity, innovation and celebrating pupil achievement

English | SEND | SEMH | Head of English | Literacy Lead | Curriculum Lead | Behaviour Support | Autism | Special School | Therapeutic Education

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