Head of English

Lead the past. Influence the future. Location: Quinton House School, Upton Job Title: Head of English Contract: Full Time, Permanent. Term Time Only Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: Up to £48,563 Per Annum ( Including Management Allowance) Start Date: September 2026 About The School - Quinton House Quinton House is a co-educational independent school for ages 2–18. At Quinton we believe in preparing every child for the world that awaits them. We do this by focusing on the timeless fundamentals of character development. For over 80 years we’ve poured our efforts and expertise into shaping curious, inspired, flexible and resilient young people. Our ethos is to focus on understanding our students, their interests and their needs to make sure that they have the support and encouragement required to help them shine. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to inspire our children. The purpose of this role is to lead and energise the English department to ensure the delivery and accuracy of all English delivered at Quinton House School is of the highest level. What you will be doing Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the vision for English across the school, including curriculum intent and delivery Lead, manage, and inspire a team of English teachers to achieve high standards and aspirational outcomes Drive improvements in student progress and attainment through effective use of data, monitoring, and targeted intervention Ensure high-quality teaching and learning through regular quality assurance, including lesson observations and work scrutiny Oversee curriculum planning, ensuring schemes of learning are consistently implemented and effectively sequenced Maintain high standards of assessment, marking, and feedback in line with school expectations Promote a culture of high expectations for behaviour, engagement, and achievement in English Support all learners, including those with additional needs, to ensure inclusive and effectiv