English Teacher

English Teacher focuses on curriculum innovation: take the lead on specific key stages (likely ks3 or ks4) to develop diverse, challenging, and engaging schemes of work.

What the role involves

• Curriculum Innovation: Take the lead on specific Key Stages (likely KS3 or KS4) to develop diverse, challenging, and engaging schemes of work.
• Leading departmental CPD sessions to share best practices in literacy and analytical writing.
• Pedagogical Leadership: Model "Outstanding" classroom practice.
• Data & Intervention: Lead on the tracking of student progress across your assigned Key Stage, implementing high-impact interventions to ensure no student is left behind.
• Driving standards across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
• This is a critical middle-leadership role designed for an exceptional practitioner who is ready to help lead a flagship department.

Skills and requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in English or a related field.
• A proven track record of delivering excellent results at GCSE and A-Level.
• Lead Teacher, Key Stage Coordinator) is highly desirable.
• Experience in a position of responsibility (e.g.

Candidate fit

• Supporting and coach ECTs and established teachers within the department to foster a culture of continuous professional improvement.
• Classroom confidence, lesson planning, communication, and learner awareness.

Additional role context

• 2iC English (Second in Charge).
• This role carries a £5,000 TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility) and offers a clear pathway for those aspiring to Head of Department roles in the near future.
• Generous TLR: A significant £5,000 allowance in recognition of your leadership responsibilities.