9 Department Head jobs in the United Kingdom

Head of English - Essex – M3 – UPS3 - September Start - Permanent

***Head of English - Essex

***Head of English - Long-term to permanent

***Head of English - September Start

***Head of English – Experienced Teachers

Are you a qualified Head of English?

Do you have experience as a Head of English?

Are you a qualified teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity?

If so, this is the role for you!

Head of English - The Role

This school is looking for a Head of English to join their department and maintain their strong work ethic and teamwork skills. For this Head of English role, the school ideally would like someone with experience as a Head of English. This is a full-time, long-term to permanent role starting September.

Head of English - The School

This secondary school is based in Essex. The school provides education for children from the age of 11 up to 18. This school is known to have an enthusiastic, positive environment for both staff and students alike. The school holds high expectations for their staff. The school offer on-site parking as well as strong transport links for those that would be commuting via public transport. The successful applicant will need to be available September. The school require you to have an extensive knowledge of the curriculum and be able to cater to the different learning needs within the class and styles of learning. They would also like the candidate to be able to land on their feet within the role.

If this Head of English role is for you, APPLY Now, or contact Lewis at TLTP.

Head of MFL - Essex – M3 – UPS3 - September Start - Permanent

***Head of MFL - Essex

***Head of MFL - Long-term to permanent

***Head of MFL - September Start

***Head of MFL – Experienced Teachers

Are you a qualified Head of MFL?

Do you have experience as a Head of MFL?

Are you a qualified teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity?

If so, this is the role for you!

Head of MFL - The Role

This school is looking for a Head of MFL to join their department and maintain their strong work ethic and teamwork skills. For this Head of MFL role, the school ideally would like someone with experience as a Head of MFL. This is a full-time, long-term to permanent role starting September.

Head of MFL - The School

This secondary school is based in Essex. The school provides education for children from the age of 11 up to 18. This school is known to have an enthusiastic, positive environment for both staff and students alike. The school holds high expectations for their staff. The school offer on-site parking as well as strong transport links for those that would be commuting via public transport. The successful applicant will need to be available September. The school require you to have an extensive knowledge of the curriculum and be able to cater to the different learning needs within the class and styles of learning. They would also like the candidate to be able to land on their feet within the role.

If this Head of MFL role is for you, APPLY Now, or contact Lewis at TLTP.

• Extensive teaching experience in Further Education (FE)
• A deep understanding of the FE sector and relevant industry skills
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge relevant to the role
• Exceptional communication, administration, and organisational skills
•  A recognised teaching qualification, such as DET, DTLLS, Cert Ed, or PGCE

• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension scheme
• Discounts on Apple products
• Free gym membership and discounted fitness classes
• Discounted college courses for professional development
• BUPA Health Expenses cash plan & Occupational Health services
• Free on-site parking
• Exclusive retail discounts 
• On-campus dining and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee & Starbucks)
• Free 24/7 employee assistance program & independent counselling service
• Ongoing staff development opportunities

Location: South London

Contract Type: Permanent

Career Teachers are seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking Head of Computing to lead a thriving department at a secondary school in London.

Key Responsibilities include

• Lead and manage the Computing department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning

• Develop and deliver an ambitious and engaging computing curriculum across Key Stages

• Support and mentor staff, fostering continuous professional development

• Use data and assessment to monitor pupil progress and implement effective interventions

• Collaborate with senior leaders to drive whole-school priorities and raise attainment

• Promote enrichment opportunities such as coding clubs, competitions, and digital projects

• Ensure the integration of emerging technologies and digital literacy across the curriculum

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant degree in Computing or ICT

• Proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes in Computing

• Strong leadership skills and experience in curriculum development

• A visionary approach to digital education and innovative pedagogy

• Commitment to inclusive practice and student success

• A supportive and collaborative school environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development

• Modern facilities and access to cutting-edge technology

• The chance to make a meaningful impact on student's futures

Apply with your CV and supporting statement, outlining your current roles and responsibilities. We look forward to hearing from you!

Prospero Teaching is looking for a full time Head of department Drama role for a Secondary school in Harrow. The ideal candidate would be able to teach and lead a department across KS3 - KS5 and available to start ASAP and continue in September.

This is a mainstream Secondary School with a supportive Drama department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the ye.

Are you an experienced construction educator or team leader looking to take the next step in your career?

Do you want a dynamic leadership role that offers progression, flexibility, and the chance to shape the future of construction education?

This forward-thinking college is in.

Assistant Head of Department – Construction (Trowel Trades & Multi-Skills)
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Assistant Head of Department to support the leadership of a busy Construction & Building Services team, with a focus on Trowel Trades and Multi-Skills .

In this key role, you’ll assist in managing curriculum delivery, staff performance, and quality assurance across multiple campuses. You’ll help ensure high teaching standards, excellent learner outcomes, and strong industry links, while also supporting course development, student recruitment, and team coordination.

What we’re looking for:

• p>Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE, DTLLS, or equivalent)

• Industry-relevant construction qualification

• Experience leading or supervising staff within education/training

• Strong knowledge of awarding body requirements and quality processes

• A proactive, organised and team-focused approach

A teaching qualification and/or internal quality assurance award is essential (or willingness to work towards). Experience working in further education and managing study programmes is highly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within a progressive, learner-focused college environment. Benefits include generous annual leave, Teachers’ Pension Scheme, and strong professional development support.

Ready to take the next step in your education leadership journey? Apply today to find out more.

This is an exciting time to join the newest and most ambitious College Group in the country. UCS College Group combines four colleges Bridgwater, Taunton, Cannington & Strode College to provide exceptional learning opportunities for students across Somerset. Our vision is to transform lives and communities through learning and partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to join us on our journey.

The person appointed to the Deputy Head of Department will have an integral role in designing and delivering outstanding provision, through excellent leadership of curriculum teams and coordinating the operational delivery of provision. Working collaboratively with the Assistant Principal for the area and other members of the University Centre Somerset College Group (UCS College Group), Management Team, you will be a key figurehead in managing and supporting the continued success of the department.

Salary - £44,885 - £49,208 per annum Plus 28.7% Employer pension Contribution.

Hours - full time, all year round.

This Deputy Head position will be based at Strode College, within the area of A Levels and Creative and be responsible for the Arts & Humanities based provision. The most significant area of this role is leading and managing a range of A Level subjects and vocational based art provision. Strode College has a long track-record of excellent A Level results and the successful candidate will be ambitious, driven and be able to deliver a strategy that enables staff and student to achieve exceptional outcomes.

You will play a critical role in overseeing the operational day to day running of the department, whilst supporting the Assistant Principal in achieving departmental KPIs, appropriate financial contribution and implementing a robust curriculum plan that allows for growth, meeting the needs of our students and local, regional & national skills priorities.

This is an exciting time for UCS College Group and our high-performing departments, we are seeking a proactive, dynamic and experienced practitioner to continue to relentlessly pursue the highest standards and outcomes for our students. We are passionate about teaching, learning and assessment and as such, critical to this post, the post-holder will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner, with the ability to develop and lead teaching & learning initiatives and pedagogical practice.

Critical to the values of UCS College Group, the Deputy Head position requires effective communication and people management skills. The ability to motivate, talent develop and unlock the potential of individuals and teams is critical. Being a strong team-player who is positively solution focused, with the ability to work collaboratively with leaders and managers across different areas is essential.

The UCS College Group offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:

Generous pension scheme

Competitive holiday entitlement

Dedicated CPD days

2 wellbeing days

2-week Christmas closure

On-site discounted gym

Free parking

Discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!

UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.

Bridgwater & Taunton College are proposing to merge with Strode College in August 2025 to form a stronger College Group to continue to serve its learners, employers, and the wider Somerset Community.

Applicants who apply for a role at Bridgwater & Taunton College and who start their employment after 31 July 2025 will be contracted under the newly merged organisation to be known as UCS College Group (University Centre Somerset College Group)