Deputy Curriculum Leader – English

TrinityMAT; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD programme

Staff wellbeing

Counselling service

Health cover discount

Cycle to work

Job summary

Trinity Academy Halifax, part of Trinity Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a dynamic Deputy Curriculum Leader in English to drive progress and raise attainment across the department. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and will contribute to continued improvements in progress and student attainment.

The role offers strong support from senior leaders, a focus on staff wellbeing, CPD through the Trinity Institute of Education, and opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Excellent subject knowledge in English.
• Ability to drive improvements in student progress and attainment.

Responsibilities

• Lead English curriculum development and improvement across the department.
• Contribute to continued improvements in progress and student attainment.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.

Job description

Trinity Academy Halifax is the outstanding 2013 and 2023 flagship school in the Trinity Multi Academy Trust and the lead school in the Trinity Institute of Education. In 2019 the academy was awarded the World Class Schools quality mark, and we have proudly been reaccredited this in 2022. The latest Ofsted report highlights:

• Pupils are extremely well behaved.
• Pupils’ personal development is central to the school’s ethos.
• Leaders provide a sharply honed professional development programme for staff that enables them to excel in their work and which promotes their wider development.
• Staff feel that leaders are considerate of their workload and well‑being. They are proud to work at the school.

The academy has a relentless focus on improving and being the very best we can be for students in our care. Our vision is to inspire each and every student to achieve their potential through high‑quality teaching, provided within an environment led by our Christian values.

We are currently looking for a dynamic, passionate and inspirational Deputy Curriculum Leader in English. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and will contribute to continued improvements in progress and student attainment.

Trinity Multi Academy Trust is a forward thinking, vibrant and growing trust, currently comprising of 11 academies including secondary, primary and post‑16 and we have plans to grow even further in the future.

What can we offer you?

• A chance to change the lives of young people from deprived socio‑economic backgrounds.
• Full support from a dedicated and visible team of senior leaders and pastoral managers.
• Outstanding student behaviour with a first‑class behaviour for learning system meaning teachers can teach and students can learn.
• Excellent teaching resources and world class facilities.
• An excellent CPD package for staff, including a further comprehensive programme of professional development provided through the Trinity Institute of Education.
• A meaningful approach to staff wellbeing enhanced by a range of staff benefits, including employee counselling service, reduced cost health cover and cycle to work scheme.
• As a high performing academy and a growing trust, we can offer real opportunities for growth and career development.

What are we looking for?

• A dynamic, passionate and inspirational leader.
• A commitment to achieving the highest outcomes for all students.
• A candidate with high expectations of themselves and others.

Start date: January 2027

Interviews: To be confirmed

Trinity Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.