Head of English Full Time

Ealing, London
NOTTING HILL AND EALING HIGH SCHOOL GDST

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational teacher to lead a flourishing English Department in both its curricular and extra-curricular activities.

The successful candidate will teach English throughout the Senior School, including GCSE, A Level and Oxbridge preparation.

We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of English, with a passion for the subject and excellent subject knowledge to lead this thriving and popular department.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make the move into a Head of Department role or gain further leadership experience.

If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and have exciting ideas about the teaching of English, and the ways in which they can be further developed and encouraged, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Teaching at NHEHS

“Teaching here is all about being able to have in-depth conversations with students about your subject and helping to enthuse them with the same passion as you have. Teaching at NHEHS is exactly what I imagined teaching would be like when I got my first teaching job; it’s what teaching should be!”

– Head of Department

About the School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links.

As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Membership of Pension Scheme
• Access to the GDST central training and development programme
• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
• Interest free annual season ticket loans for travel are available to staff
• Interest free loans to enable staff to buy a computer for personal use at home
• Cycle Scheme: The school is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months
• Free lunches during term time

Further information about this position and how to apply is available by clicking the apply button or by emailing

Closing date: 22nd February :59 PM.

NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

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