Randstad Education is partnering with a highly-regarded and supportive secondary school in Romford to recruit an ambitious and talented Teacher of English who is ready to take on the responsibility of Second in Charge (2iC) within the department.
This is a permanent, high-impact role starting in January 2026, offering stability, career progression, and a clearly defined pathway for leadership.
The Opportunity:
This position is designed for a teacher who demonstrates teaching excellence and possesses the drive to contribute to departmental strategy. You will maintain a full teaching timetable while undertaking significant leadership duties.
Core Responsibilities:
Teaching Excellence: Deliver engaging, high-quality English lessons across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4), driving consistently strong student outcomes.
Curriculum Support (2iC): Assist the Head of Department (HOD) in the strategic development, planning, and review of the KS3/KS4 curriculum.
Team Development: Provide mentorship, support, and guidance to colleagues, championing outstanding teaching practices through informal feedback and training.
Assessment & Data: Support departmental assessment cycles and assist in the analysis of student data to inform targeted intervention strategies.
Why Apply Through Randstad Education?
Permanent Role: Secure a full-time, permanent contract directly with the school, ensuring long-term stability.
Dedicated Support: Benefit from ongoing support, career guidance, and access to a broad network of CPD opportunities provided by Randstad Education.
High-Impact Leadership: Gain crucial, practical leadership experience vital for future progression to Head of Department.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: Highly competitive salary paid on the Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS).
TLR Payment: Includes a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR 2) payment, which rewards the leadership responsibility of the Second in Charge role.
Benefits: Access to excellent pension schemes and continuous professional development.
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree in English or a related subject is essential.
Proven track record of delivering consistently strong student outcomes at KS3 and KS4.
Previous experience holding a significant responsibility within an English department (e.g., Key Stage Lead, Subject Coordinator, or Lead Practitioner).
Highly organised, resilient, and possessing strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to starting the role in January 2026.
If you possess the teaching expertise and leadership vision necessary to thrive in this combined role, we strongly encourage you to apply now.
No terminology in the above advertisement is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Randstad Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and accepts applications from all sections of the community.
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