English Teacher & Head Of Year

English Teacher & Head of Year | Hackney Secondary School | Permanent Contract

Q - Are you a passionate and driven English Teacher with a flair for leadership and pastoral care?

Q - Are you looking for a school that truly champions staff wellbeing, balance and long-term development?

EdEx are partnered with a high-achieving secondary school in Hackney to recruit an English Teacher who is also ready to step into, or continue in, a Head of Year role. This is a full-time, permanent position starting in September 2025, directly employed by the school (not a supply or fixed-term contract).

This English Teacher & Head of Year role is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious teacher to take on a pastoral leadership role while working within an Outstanding English department. Whether you're an experienced Head of Year or a high-performing English Teacher ready for your first TLR, this school offers the support and CPD to help you thrive.

What's special about the English Teacher & Head of Year role and the school its within?

1. Excellent behaviour policy - SLT who completely have your back and have a strong centralised behaviour policy
2. Wellbeing support - work/life balance and workload management are a big priority, and are the reason the school's retention is so high!
3. Lots of room to progress and follow your desired career path!
4. Modern school building with state-of-the-art facilities
5. Enriched in the local community, with lots of drives benefiting families in the area, and a personal approach to education

The English Teacher & Head of Year role would suit someone who wants to genuinely make an impact - both in the classroom and as a pastoral leader. Whether you're looking for a school where your voice matters, where behaviour is managed supportively, or where your work-life balance is protected - this could be the next step for you.

SCHOOL DETAILS - English Teacher & Head of Year:

1. "Good" graded school with strong, values-led leadership
2. Located in Hackney - excellent transport links
3. Celebrated for staff retention and morale
4. Pastoral structure is well-established, with collaborative year teams
5. English department is high-performing, with consistently strong results
6. Open to English Teachers from MPS2 - UPS3
7. TLR allowance for Head of Year responsibilities

PERSON DETAILS - English Teacher & Head of Year:

1. A qualified English Teacher with QTS
2. Proven track record of strong classroom practice
3. Passionate about whole-child development and positive pastoral care
4. Eager to take on leadership responsibilities and progress professionally
5. Open-minded, reflective and committed to continuous improvement
6. Comfortable contributing to a team ethos and leading a year group with energy and empathy

If this English Teacher & Head of Year role sounds like it could be your next chapter, apply today. Your dedicated EdEx consultant Maddie will be in touch within 12 hours if shortlisted.