Teacher of English and Lead Practitioner of English

CLARUS EDUCATION; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking an English Lead Practitioner to enhance teaching and learning within the English department. This full-time, permanent position starting in September 2025 offers an opportunity to lead a well-resourced team and make a significant impact on student outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in English, UK QTS, and a PGCE, alongside proven leadership and teaching skills.

Benefits

Interest Free Loan for IT equipment

Employer pension contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season ticket loan

Free Health and Fitness access

Free lunch and hot drinks

Free breakfast on Fridays

Commitment to Wellbeing

Membership of Medigold Health Protect

CPD budget for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English in a UK School.
• Previous experience managing staff members.
• Proven record of outstanding results.

Responsibilities

• Develop teaching and learning resources for English.
• Train and develop staff delivering English.
• Monitor student progress and teaching quality.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Staff Training

Student Support

Reflective Practice

Education

Degree in English

UK QTS

PGCE

Job description

English Lead Practitioner

Bexley

MPS/UPS/LPS + TLR

Full Time, Permanent

September 2025

Are you a highly motivated and outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong presence?

Are you a conscientious and enthusiastic team player ready to help lead a vibrant department?

We are looking for a talented and hard working English Teacher who can take on the role as English Lead Practitioner. We are looking for the perfect candidate to come and join us in September 2025, on a full time and permanent basis.

Our English department has been led exceptionally well over the last 10 years and you will inherit a brilliantly resourced and equipped with exemplary curriculum materials and heavy investment in technology.

Main Duties:

• To improve and develop teaching and learning within English through the collective development of resources, schemes and lesson plans of the highest standard.
• To improve and develop teaching and learning through the development and training of staff who deliver the subject, such as through the use of observation, feedback and advice.
• To monitor the delivery of the subject, the development of resources and the assessment of student progress. To take appropriate action when such monitoring identifies unsatisfactory teaching and learning or student progress.
• To promote challenging, purposeful, enjoyable and appropriately differentiated lessons in the subject.
• To support students to get the best grades, intervening when necessary and supporting whole school extra-curricular intervention.
• To promote good behaviour amongst students to create a purposeful learning environment in the classroom, assisting colleagues in the curriculum area to achieve this.

What can we offer you?

Interest Free Loanof up to £1000 - for IT equipment

Employer pension contribution– Teachers Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season ticket loan– employees are entitled to apply for an annual, interest free season ticket loan for travel or apply for a bike loan

Free Health and Fitness– full access to the Academy’s fantastic gym and fitness facilities

Free lunch and hot drinks– for staff who dine with students

Free breakfast— on Fridays and on INSET days and staff can take advantage of our subsidised breakfast service each day

A commitment to Wellbeing— free flu vaccinations offered annually, INSET in July to plan for September so that you can enjoy your summer and a two-week half term during the Autumn Term

Membership of Medigold Health Protect– our mental health and well-being support service

Membership of the National College

In addition to whole school CPD, a separate CPD budget of up to £300 will be available to staff to be agreed with Department Head and CPD Manager

As English Lead practitioner, you will have:

• A degree in English
• UK QTS
• PGCE
• Experience teaching English in a UK School
• Previous experience with managing staff members
• Proven record of outstanding results.
• Experience of curriculum development & subject leadership.
• Experience of quality assurance and of leading and managing a team.
• Outstanding skills as a classroom teacher and as a tutor.
• An excellent record of developmental work in current role.
• Some experience of managing or implementing curriculum systems and initiatives.
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement.
• A commitment to the ethos of the school.

To apply for this position, please get in touch today! We are now recruiting for this role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all of our staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. This Head of English post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this opportunity by sending your CV to Georgina at Clarus Education. You will be contacted within 48 hours, if shortlisted.

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