Job title: Lead Practitioner for English
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Head of Department / Middle Leader Teacher
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Hayes, Hillingdon
Job published: 28-03-2025
Job ID: 100989

Job Description

Lead Practitioner for English – September 2025 – Hillingdon Secondary School

We are seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Lead Practitioner for English to join a dynamic and welcoming team at a thriving secondary school in the heart of Hillingdon.

As a growing school with a close-knit English department, we are looking for a professional with the passion and expertise to make a real impact in a leadership role. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced English teacher who is eager to take the next step in their career by leading and inspiring a team of educators.

Lead Practitioner for English – Role Details:

  • Lead Practitioner for English position

  • MPS/UPS Outer London + TLR

  • Mixed, non-selective, high-performing secondary school

  • Permanent contract starting September 2025

  • Ideal for an experienced teacher ready for their first leadership role or a current Head of Department seeking a new challenge

Lead Practitioner for English – Requirements:

  • Strong academic qualifications, including QTS and at least a 2:1 degree in English

  • Proven success in teaching GCSE English at a high standard

  • Passionate about English and a track record of raising student achievement

  • Expertise in teaching at least one of the English subject areas to A-Level

  • Ability to enhance the profile of English within and beyond the school

  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive continued success in the department

  • Ambitious for personal and professional growth, as well as for the department and school

If you are an experienced English teacher looking to progress into a leadership role and are excited about the opportunity to join this exceptional school, please click ‘Apply’ and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter.

Successful applicants will be contacted by Ribbons & Reeves to discuss the next steps.

Ribbons & Reeves is a leading recruitment agency specialising in securing long-term and permanent positions for educators. For more opportunities like this Lead Practitioner for English role, visit our website and search for ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application for this exciting role.