Independent senior head of department jobs in London

Religious Studies Subject Leader
The Bridge Academy, Hackney
The Bridge Academy is a truly exceptional school. We are seeking to appoint a Religious Studies Subject Leader who is totally aligned to our values of Hard Work, Integrity and Kindness, and who strives for Excellence in everything they do.

Head of Modern Foreign Languages - 0.6FTE
South Bank University Academy, Southwark
We are looking to appoint an ambitious and driven Head of Modern Foreign Languages (0.6FTE) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity allowing you to be at the heart of shaping the future success of the school.

Head of Learning Enrichment
Putney High School, Wandsworth
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and well-qualified SENDCO to join one of the UK’s leading schools.

Head of Maths
Wetherby Senior School, Marylebone
Wetherby Senior are now looking for a Head of Maths to join them from September 2025. As Head of Maths at Wetherby Senior you will have the opportunity to lead a team of specialists and to develop the teaching of Maths in innovative ways.

Head of Literacy
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, Croydon
We are seeking an outstanding Head of Literacy to work within our high performing Academy.

Head of PE (Maternity Cover)
South Bank University Academy, Southwark
We are seeking to appoint a driven and conscientious Head of PE (Maternity Cover) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity allowing you to be at the heart of shaping the future success of the school.

Director of Learning - Science
Leigh Academy Blackheath, Greenwich
Do you want to be a part of a hardworking and passionate team of staff? Are you ready for the next step in your career? Can you work well in a team where you work closely together to share resources and ideas? Apply now!

Lead Practitioner - Maths
Leigh Academy Halley, Greenwich
Are you seeking a new opportunity to join a highly successful comprehensive school? Would you like to be a successful Lead Practitioner - Mathematics who would thrive when working with other committed and innovative practitioners? Apply now!

Head of Year 7
The John Roan School, Greenwich
We are looking for highly motivated and skilled professionals looking to join a thriving school. We want to hear from applicants who wish to build on our improvements, share our vision for providing an outstanding environment for teaching..

Head of Design and Technology
Haberdashers' Knights Academy, Lewisham
We are looking for a strong individual to contribute to the continuing development of the Design and Technology curriculum and to the overall development of the department.

Head Of Year - Full Time - Permanent
Langdon Park Community School, Tower Hamlets
We are recruiting an exceptional candidate as Head of Year, to work in close partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to embed the school’s vision

Head of Strength and Conditioning
Royal Russell School, Croydon
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Strength and Conditioning professional to lead our provision at a well-resourced, high-achieving school.

Head of Media
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, Wandsworth
Head of Media role at an innovative Sixth Form College, SW London

Head of English (MPS/UPS + Outer London Weighting + TLR1B £11,598pa
Chadwell Heath Academy, Redbridge
The post requires that you: Be responsible for the academic outcomes of all pupils at all levels of ability within the Department and – where necessary – take appropriate action to support and develop department staff and pupils.

Head of Maths - Required for September 2025
Knightsbridge School, Kensington and Chelsea
We are seeking an exceptional and passionate Head of Maths to lead the thriving department.

Head of Design Technology
The Hall School - Senior school, Camden
Happy vibrant boys. Superb facilities. A successful three form entry day school in Hampstead with easy access to central London. We offer excellent professional development opportunities and a highly competitive pay scale.

Head of Learning
The Urswick School, Hackney
We are looking to appoint an additional Head of Learning to lead Year 8, 9 or 10.

Head of PE Required From January 2026
St Margaret's School, Camden
PE Teacher Required From January 2026

Head of Media Studies
Greenford High School, Ealing
Do you want to join a dynamic, multi-cultural and friendly school where staff development is a priority, where you will be valued and appreciated? We are offering the opportunity to work with talented, creative students keen for a career in the media

Head of Drama and Performing Arts
Haberdashers' Borough Academy, Southwark
strong interpersonal skills and ambition to build upon the strong foundations, plan and deliver consistently high-quality lessons, modelling excellence to the team, develop and refine all aspects of the Drama curriculum, high quality line management