Deputy Head (2ic) of English Faculty

Kingsbury High School, London, NW9 9JR

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  14 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £48,548.00 - £69,874.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS plus TLR1a (£9,782)

Deputy Head (2ic) of English Faculty job summary

Join the English Faculty at Kingsbury High School: Deputy Head Position Available

Are you an experienced and passionate educator ready to take the next step in your career? Kingsbury High School, a prominent secondary school in Brent, London, invites applications for the role of Deputy Head of the English Faculty. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our students' academic journey and to be part of a vibrant and supportive teaching community.

As the Deputy Head of the English Faculty, you will play a key role in shaping the curriculum, enhancing teaching standards, and fostering a love for English literature and language among our students. You will work closely with the Head of the English Faculty to develop innovative teaching strategies, implement best practices, and ensure the highest levels of academic achievement. Your leadership and expertise will be instrumental in driving the success of our English department.

At Kingsbury High School, we are committed to providing a well-rounded education that nurtures the intellectual, social, and emotional development of our students. Our diverse student body reflects the rich cultural tapestry of Brent, and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. We believe that every student has the potential to excel, and we are dedicated to helping them achieve their full potential.

In addition to being an outstanding educator, the ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player, an effective communicator, and a proactive problem solver. You should have a proven track record of success in teaching English at the secondary level and experience in a leadership role. A passion for literature, a commitment to educational excellence, and a desire to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues are essential qualities for this position.

If you are ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and contribute to the ongoing success of Kingsbury High School, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team and help us shape the future of English education in Brent.

Further details and a full job description can be found in the attached candidate pack.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Kingsbury High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 2008 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsbury High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsbury-high-school-london

Kingsbury High School is a vibrant learning environment with a strong community ethos.

Prospective candidates are welcome to come and look around the school to see for yourself what makes Kingsbury High different. As a large 12 form entry 11-18 split site school we are situated in an inner London location, but with an out of London feel – surrounded by parkland with large playing fields and great local amenities, excellent transport links to enable easy access from central London and fringe areas. Our school is truly diverse in its makeup, whilst united as one family working to achieve the best for all our students.

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