English 2iC | Kensington & Chelsea, Inner London | September 2026

I am working with an outstanding secondary school in the borough of Kensington & Chelsea seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspiring English 2iC from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with an aspirational and highly nurturing culture, where leaders are unwaveringly ambitious for all pupils. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a broad, carefully sequenced and knowledge-rich English curriculum that enables students to excel in English Language and Literature.

The appointed English 2iC will work closely with the Head of English to ensure exceptional teaching and learning across the department. You will contribute to a curriculum that is ambitious for all learners, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, ensuring every student knows more and remembers more over time.

English 2iC | Key Responsibilities

• Support the strategic leadership and development of the English curriculum
• Ensure curriculum delivery is carefully sequenced, coherent and ambitious
• Monitor pupil progress and support targeted intervention where required
• Promote high expectations of behaviour, effort and academic excellence
• Contribute to staff development and the sharing of expert subject knowledge
• Lead and support enrichment opportunities, including trips, clubs and literary events

English 2iC | The School Offers

• A culture that is aspirational, inclusive and highly supportive
• Pupils who are positive about their learning, articulate and respectful
• Excellent behaviour and a strong sense of community
• High-quality CPD that develops subject expertise and leadership capacity
• A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and manageable workload
• Inner London MPS/UPS + TLR

English 2iC | Person Specification

• UK QTS and a strong academic background in English
• Proven success teaching English at secondary level
• A commitment to high expectations and curriculum excellence
• The ability to inspire pupils of all abilities
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills

If you are an ambitious English practitioner ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Charlie at Ribbons & Reeves with your CV and cover letter to be considered for this English 2iC opportunity.

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