Assistant Principal - English Specialism

Position: Assistant Principal with a Specialism in English

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work

Start Date: 04/01/2027

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Salary: £35,602 (M1)–£54,328 (UPS3) per annum, London Fringe pay scale

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Contact: Danna Crous – (url removed)

Salary depends on experience and pay scale position, with the maximum applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience.

About the Role

A secondary school in Watford is seeking an Assistant Principal with a Specialism in English to lead an eight-teacher department and contribute to whole-school improvement alongside the Head Teacher.

Combining strategic leadership with GCSE and A-Level teaching, you will develop curriculum and assessment, strengthen examination preparation and use progress data to target support. A key focus will be coaching a team largely made up of trainee and early-career teachers.

This opportunity suits an experienced English leader ready for broader responsibility, with the subject expertise and supportive leadership skills to improve teaching, build colleagues confidence and raise student achievement.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status or an accepted equivalent

• Substantial experience teaching GCSE and A-Level English

• Successful middle or senior leadership experience in a secondary school

• Experience coaching teachers, including trainees or early-career colleagues

• Evidence of improving attainment through assessment and targeted intervention

• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and required safeguarding checks

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the English departments strategy, curriculum and assessment

• Teach GCSE and A-Level English, modelling effective practice

• Coach and develop eight English teachers

• Strengthen examination preparation and coordinate targeted student support

• Work directly with the Head Teacher on whole-school improvement

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Combine strong English expertise with thoughtful, collaborative leadership

• Set high expectations for teaching, behaviour and achievement

• Provide supportive coaching, constructive challenge and clear accountability

• Use assessment information confidently to guide decisions

• Communicate clearly and build positive working relationships

Why work via Teach-Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee

• Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance