Second in Charge of English (2iC English)
Location: Chertsey, Surrey
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (Dependent on Experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner by negotiation)

KPI Education are delighted to be working in partnership with a highly respected secondary school within a successful and supportive multi-academy trust to appoint an outstanding Second in Charge of English.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious English Teacher looking to take the next step in their career, or an existing middle leader seeking a new challenge within a thriving and high-performing department.

The successful candidate will support the Head of English in driving standards across the department, developing curriculum excellence, and ensuring all students achieve their full potential.

The Role

As Second in Charge of English, you will:

• Support the Head of Department in the strategic leadership of English across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

• Deliver outstanding English lessons that inspire a love of literature and language.

• Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment, intervention strategies and departmental improvement.

• Support the development and mentoring of colleagues within the department.

• Monitor student progress and implement strategies to raise attainment and achievement.

• Play an active role in whole-school initiatives and the wider life of the school.

The School

Our partner school is part of a highly regarded academy trust with an excellent reputation for staff development, student outcomes and pastoral care. The school offers:

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.

• Excellent behaviour and a positive learning culture.

• Outstanding CPD and leadership development opportunities.

• Strong staff wellbeing initiatives.

• Modern facilities and excellent resources.

• A clear pathway for career progression within the trust.

Essential Requirements

Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet all of the following criteria:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.

• Proven experience teaching English within a UK secondary school.

• Experience demonstrating leadership potential or current middle leadership responsibilities.

• Strong knowledge of the English curriculum and assessment frameworks.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Able to commute to Chertsey within approximately one hour.

Please Note

Unfortunately, the school is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Applications from candidates without UK QTS, without the right to work in the UK, or those located outside a reasonable commuting distance of Chertsey will not be considered.

Candidate Profile

The successful applicant will be:

• An exceptional classroom practitioner.

• Passionate about raising attainment and student outcomes.

• Ambitious and eager to contribute to departmental leadership.

• Committed to high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour.

• A collaborative and positive team player.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced English Teacher ready to take the next step into leadership within a fantastic school and trust, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today or contact KPI Education for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity.

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