Head of English, Islington

Holloway School is seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and energetic practitioner who will take this rapidly improving and well resourced department into the next stage of its development. You should have strong leadership skills and an ability to inspire both students and staff to deliver your vision. You will be joining a strong team of experienced and specialist English teachers including a newly appointed Lead Practitioner. You will also be asked to take on wider   leadership roles within the school. 

Holloway School is a thriving, rapidly improving 11-16 community school on the Islington / Camden borders. This post is an integral part of our vision for the school to reach Outstanding in the next few years. We believe that our staff are the most important factor in raising attainment and this is an exciting opportunity for you to shape and develop your own career and that of your colleagues within an exciting and highly supportive environment. We have an outstanding training programme to further develop your teaching and leadership; we are committed to leadership development at all levels.

Our school is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity and to the safeguarding of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.