Curriculum Team Leader (English)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Dudley is seeking an ambitious Curriculum Team Leader for English to lead their English department. The successful candidate will have outstanding classroom practice and strong leadership skills. In return, the institution offers excellent facilities, a culture of support, and opportunities for professional development. Join us to make a significant impact on literacy and education outcomes for young people in Dudley. The closing date for applications is January 11th, 2026.

Benefits

Collaborative leadership team

Strong support culture

Extensive professional development program

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills in an educational setting.
• Experience in teaching English across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Ability to provide coaching and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the English department.
• Drive standards of teaching and learning.
• Support staff through professional development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Passion for English

Outstanding classroom practice

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious and inspirational Curriculum Team Leader for English to lead and develop our successful English department. You will drive high standards of teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4, and support staff through coaching and professional development.

The ideal candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with strong leadership skills and a passion for English. In return, we offer excellent facilities, a collaborative leadership team, and and a strong culture of support and professional growth. If you are ready to make a significant impact on outcomes and literacy across the school, we encourage you to apply.

Pegasus islocatedjust outside central Dudley at the intersection of several major roads and bus routes. It is the smallest secondary academy in the Trust with over 600 learners on roll.

There has been an extensive programme of refurbishment and investment in technology, and aconsiderable effort has gone into making the academy environment into something that inspires and motivateslearners.

Pegasus is one of the fastest improving schools in Dudley, with learners making progress that is above the national average. GCSE grades improved markedly, as did the proportion of learners achieving Grade 5 or higher in both English and Mathematics.The academy has an active Arts &Design department. There is also effective support for learners with special educational needs (SEND) and a strong culture of safeguarding.

The Trust recognises that our staff are our most value asset and investing in our people is a key strategic priority. An extensive program of staff development isoperatedwithin school and across the Trust, and this is extended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, and teaching and associate staff.

You will be joiningPegasus Academyat an exciting time as we continue our journey to provide first class education for the young people of Dudley.

Closing date - Sunday 11th January 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employedin a regulated activity.

Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.