Second in Charge of English


Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Salary:	£39,979 to £54,328 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	KT14 3EP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

Second in Charge of English

Surrey | Permanent Role | Full-Time

Salary: £39,979 - £54,328 + TLR (Fringe Pay Scale)

Are you an ambitious and inspiring English teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

A thriving and forward-thinking secondary school in Surrey is seeking an exceptional

Second in Charge of English to join its successful English department. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented practitioner who is passionate about raising achievement, developing outstanding teaching and learning, and supporting students to achieve their full potential.

Working closely with the Head of English, you will play a key role in shaping curriculum development, driving academic excellence, and contributing to the strategic leadership of a high-performing department.

The Role

As Second in Charge of English, you will:

• Support the leadership and management of a successful English department.

• Deliver engaging and inspiring English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5.

• Drive improvements in teaching, learning, and student outcomes.

• Mentor and support colleagues, including ECTs and developing teachers.

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental innovation.

• Help foster a culture of high expectations and academic success.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Hold QTS and a relevant English qualification.

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of strong student outcomes.

• Have the ambition and leadership potential to support and develop a successful department.

• Be passionate about literature, language, and literacy across the curriculum.

• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

• Be committed to ensuring every student achieves their very best.

The School Offers

• Competitive salary of

£39,979 - £54,328 + TLR (Fringe Pay Scale)

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.

• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• A positive and inclusive school culture where staff wellbeing is valued.

• Engaged students who are eager to learn and achieve.

• Access to high-quality CPD and leadership development programmes.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced English teacher or current Key Stage Coordinator seeking their first significant leadership position within a successful and ambitious school environment.

If you are passionate about English education and eager to make a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your English leadership career.

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