About Us

Wembley High Technology College is one of the highest performing schools in the country. Nationally, the achievement of our pupils is exceptional; in 2024, our Progress 8 score of +1.43 meant that our students on average achieved nearly one and a half grades higher than their peers nationally. This progress from Key Stage 2 to GCSE has a transformative impact on our pupils’ life chances and last year, over 60% of pupils leaving us went on to Russell Group universities to study a range of academic subjects.  

The English Department

‘Achievement for All’ is the ethos that underpins everything we do across the WMAT, and English sits at the very heart of intellectual life at Wembley High Technology College. The English Department is exceptionally experienced, highly collaborative and intellectually vibrant, united by a shared commitment to academic excellence and a deep belief in the transformative power of language and literature.

The department enables students to become confident, critical and enthusiastic readers of a rich and diverse range of texts. Our curriculum balances the literary canon with voices that reflect the breadth and diversity of writing in the English language, ensuring that all students see themselves reflected in what they study while also engaging with challenging and ambitious literature.

English is part of a dynamic learning community that values outstanding teaching, innovative practice and meaningful co-curricular enrichment. The department benefits from excellent resourcing, including a well-stocked Learning Resource Centre and staff access to JSTOR. Reading for pleasure is a core departmental priority, and deliberate space is built into the curriculum to nurture a lifelong love of reading alongside academic rigour.

We are seeking an inspiring and ambitious Subject Leader of English to lead this thriving department into its next phase of development. This is an outstanding opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner with the vision, drive and credibility to shape high-quality teaching and learning and to sustain a culture of high expectations.

The successful candidate may be an experienced leader or an aspiring Subject Leader ready to take their first step into departmental leadership. They will be excited to teach across the full age range from Year 7 to Year 13, modelling exceptional practice and supporting colleagues to continually refine and improve their craft.

They will be a collaborative, collegiate leader who values teamwork, communicates expectations with clarity and purpose, and brings energy, warmth and professionalism to the role. Above all, they will be committed to the thoughtful, strategic and supportive leadership of a forward-thinking department, and to ensuring that every student experiences excellence in English.

Professional Development

Through the Training School Hub, leaders at all levels of the Trust benefit from exceptional professional development, including fully-funded, DfE-accredited NPQ programmes. These gold-standard qualifications empower our leaders to grow, drive change and make a meaningful impact within their departments and across the Trust. If you are excited by the prospect of shaping the next generation of digital thinkers and innovators, and you enjoy working within a culture of high aspiration and shared best practice, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Why Join Us

We welcome applications from qualified teachers. All teachers at Wembley High receive a comprehensive, structured training programme, delivered by highly trained mentors and bespoke to the individual’s needs. If you are keen to develop into an outstanding teacher, enjoy sharing best practice with a community of dedicated peers and believe that all pupils can and should succeed, we would love to hear from you.

For further information about the Trust and applying for this job, please visit our website at www.whtc.co.uk or contact reception@whtc.co.uk for further details.

The closing date is 09:00am on Friday 15 May 2026.

Wembley High Technology College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applicants.