Job: Head of EnglishSchool: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London Start date: January / April 2026Annual Salary: MPS/UPS Inner London £40,317 - £62,496 + TLR Contract: Full-time, permanent Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 oversubscribed secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London (inner London), looking for a permanent Head of English to lead a strong English department. The School and the MAT offer: Excellent modern facilitiesAn extensive support networkTeachers'' pensionFree parkingExcellent professional development programmeLifestyle and discount savingsEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing supportHeadspace appStaff development - Secondment OpportunitiesRide to Work and Cycle to Work SchemesSeason ticket loans The successful applicant with QTS/QTLS will have strategic oversight of KS3, KS4 and KS5 English and will be able to teach English to all key stages. You''ll have an understanding of what makes excellent quality of education within English. A strong understanding of language and literature and the ability to lead with compassion and structure are essential. You will promote a positive school culture and foster the development of well-rounded individuals. Setting a level of challenge for all abilities across all key stages within lessons and through the thriving extracurricular activities already on offer will be important to you. A keen interest and/or experience in Gifted and Talented, SEN, and Assessment for Learning init