Assistant Director of English

Lionheart Educational Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of English to oversee the quality of curriculum and teaching across the Trust. The role includes ensuring student progress and attainment while providing leadership and support to a team of Assistant Directors. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, with opportunities for career advancement. This position also offers excellent staff benefits including pension contributions and healthcare schemes.

Benefits

Over 23% employer pension contribution

Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Gym memberships

Parking

Qualifications

• Exceptional leadership skills to lead by example.
• Ability to implement outstanding teaching and learning practices.
• Experience in curriculum development and secondary education.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality of curriculum and teaching in secondary English.
• Oversee student progress and overall attainment at GCSE and A level.
• Provide career progression opportunities for team members.

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Director of English

Responsible To

Director of Curriculum and working with a team of Assistant Directors of English

Hours

Full Time

Salary

Leadership Pay Range L5-9 £57,137 to £63,070

Closing Date

Monday 8th December 2025 at 09:00

Interview Dates

Shortlisting will take place by the end of term and interviews will be arranged for January 2026.

Start Date

Asap

Description

Lionheart Educational Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional professional to join our Trust Leadership Team as Assistant Director of English in our secondary phase. The successful candidate will be jointly responsible for the quality of curriculum and teaching of secondary English across the Trust, including the progress students make and their overall attainment at GCSE and A level. This is an exciting opportunity to really make a difference to a wide range of learners. There will be career progression opportunities for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will be a highly effective leader who can lead by example and implement outstanding teaching and learning.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 23% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships, parking and more!

How to Apply

Please apply and view the full job description on eTeach by following this link: https://www.eteach.com/job/assistant-director-of-english-1519560

Safeguarding and Disclosure

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed. We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.