English 2ic - Deputy Head of Department

Deputy Head of English

Ealing

September 2025

MPS /UPS

Full Time, Permanent

Job purpose

As Deputy Head of English, you will assist the Head of English in the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum, which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment in English. You will support the Head of English to lead the professional community of teachers in English and promote outstanding teaching and learning and a strong school culture within a nurturing and rigorous environment.

Objectives

To deliver consistently excellent sequences of lessons to pupils to enable them to develop a deep understanding of the subject. To support the development of a knowledge-led disciplinary curriculum. To take responsibility for proactive personal professional development to build own capabilities continuously. To constantly reflect on your practice and commit to the multiple layers of training and development available at Ark Acton. To make a valued contribution to the school's pastoral and enrichment programmes; including trips and school visits. To hold, as an effective Form Tutor, responsibility for and a 'single view' of each pupil in the tutor group and strive to become a true mentor to every pupil. To epitomise the vision and values of Ark Acton Academy and at all times adhere to the staff code of expectations. Benefits

Twice as many training days as standard Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school Coaching for every teacher Access to high-quality, regular professional development Subject-specific knowledge development Free use of our leisure centre Access to the school counsellor To apply for this DEPUTY HEAD OF ENGLISH Teaching Assistant position, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this DEPUTY HEAD OF ENGLISH Teaching Assistant role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a DEPUTY HEAD OF ENGLISH Teaching Assistant, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful DEPUTY HEAD OF ENGLISH Teaching Assistant candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This DEPUTY HEAD OF ENGLISH Teaching Assistant post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this DEPUTY HEAD OF ENGLISH Teaching Assistant opportunity by sending your CV to Georgina at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the DEPUTY HEAD OF ENGLISH Teaching Assistant role within 48 hours.

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