Acting Curriculum Leader of Teaching and Learning in English

Gosforth Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education provider is seeking an experienced leader for its English department starting February 2026. This maternity cover role involves overseeing the delivery of GCSE English Language and Literature, leading a motivated team of teachers, and fostering a strong reading culture among students. Ideal candidates should possess proven teaching excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to student achievement. Strong communication and ICT skills are also essential. Opportunities for professional development and wider career growth are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Exciting well-being activities

Wider career development options within the group

Qualifications

• Proven track record of excellent progress and achievement across KS3 and KS4.
• Ability to develop, lead and inspire a team of staff.
• Commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of GCSE English Language and English Literature.
• Manage and motivate a team of five English teachers.
• Drive the reading culture and improve student outcomes.

Skills

Passion for English

Excellent teaching record

Communication and ICT skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Callerton Academy
Bedeburn Road
Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4JQ

This is an exciting position starting in February 2026 to lead our excellent English department. This is a maternity cover and will end when the post holder returns. There is an opportunity of a secondment if you currently work in the Gosforth Group MAT.

First and foremost, we are looking for someone who loves English and is passionate, proactive and innovative. Our English department has a well-designed curriculum, enthusiastic students and well-resourced facilities. There is a strong reading culture at Callerton and you will be instrumental in continuing to drive this across the whole school. This year we have our first cohort of GCSE students, taking their GCSEs in summer 2026 which is really exciting for our community. You will be responsible for overseeing a successful delivery of GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature to our Year 10 & 11 students.

This post is an ideal opportunity for someone who is already a subject leader or is currently a second in subject, or for someone ready to take their first step into subject leadership. You will have a proven record of excellent teaching and a clear understanding of strategies to raise attainment and accelerate progress. Working alongside you there are a team of five English teachers and therefore you will be confident managing and motivating a team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• An outstanding practitioner with a passion for English
• A proven track record of excellent progress and achievement across KS3 and KS4
• A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum
• The ability to develop, lead and inspire a team of staff
• A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities and from all backgrounds
• Excellent communication and ICT skills
• An interest and commitment to the whole school community

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• An opportunity to work with highly skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students who ‘have positive attitudes to their learning and behave well.’ (Ofsted, 2024)
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
• A school with its community at heart
• An exciting programme of staff well‑being activities
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group
• A brand new building

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: [e-mail]

To apply, please see the below link to our website: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GG-0185

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.