Head of Key Stage 4 - English Teacher

The Excelsior Academy, London, E8 2EY

26 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  21 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,317.00 - £52,300.00 Annually (FTE) TLR 2c £8610

Head of Key Stage 4 - English Teacher job summary

Head of Learning Key Stage 4 - English Teacher

Role: Head of Learning English Teacher

Remuneration: MPS/ UPS & TLR 2c

Status: Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for a strong classroom teacher to join the pastoral team as Head of Learning at The Excelsior Academy.

The Head of Learning’s main purpose is;

• ensure high standards of social, personal and academic development for all students

• agree support and interventions; addressing the needs of students in your year group

• To be accountable for the progress and attainment of all students and groups of students within the year group to overcome barriers to learning

• ensure high standards of learning, behaviour and appearance for all students in a given cohort.

The successful candidate will be organised, friendly and possess a positive work ethic.

Why choose to work at The Excelsior Academy?

• Our students are eager to learn and make progress.

• We offer a warm, inclusive and professional environment.

• Our staff are collegiate, committed to their own professional development and dedicated to improving outcomes for our students.

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding position, enriching the lives of the students who attend The Excelsior Academy, then we are keen to hear from you.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview and appoint in advance of closing date. Apply now using the "Quick Apply" button.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

The Excelsior Academy is committed to promoting equality for all students and employees. Every individual will be treated with courtesy and respect and his or her contribution to the learning process will be valued. All employees are expected to understand and promote equality and diversity in the course of their work.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

The Excelsior Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as recommended by government guidance.

All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

A Section 128 check will be carried out on individuals applying for any role that retains or has been delegated any management responsibilities under the terms of a direction made by the Secretary of State for Education.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About The Excelsior Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 992 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Excelsior Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-petchey-academy

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