KS4 English Curriculum Lead

Ark; West Midlands Combined Authority, Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school dedicated to transforming education and fostering a love of learning. As a middle leader in English, you will play a pivotal role in shaping teaching strategies and ensuring that all students are supported to reach their full potential. With a commitment to professional development and a vibrant community, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on student outcomes and contribute to a culture of excellence. Embrace the chance to grow your leadership skills and advance your career in a supportive environment that values staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Salaries above main pay scale

Generous pension scheme

Gym discounts

Interest-free loans

Employee Assistance Programme

Free fruit and soup

Additional leave day

Twice as many training days

Qualifications

• Passionate practitioner with experience in delivering high-quality English lessons.
• Ability to lead curriculum development and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Key Stage 4 English curriculum.
• Monitor student progress and promote excellence in English.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Teaching English

Leadership

Student Progress Monitoring

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in English or related field

Job description

About The Role

Be part of a truly ‘Good’ school now striving to be ‘Outstanding’ with a dedicated staff team.

You will be instrumental in our vision “At Ark Kings Academy, every individual will develop the character to thrive in life, education and employment.”

You will be a passionate practitioner, delivering high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning beyond the classroom.

You will lead the development and delivery of an engaging and high-quality Key Stage 4 English curriculum, ensuring all pupils are challenged and supported to reach their full potential. As a middle leader, you will shape teaching strategies, monitor student progress, and promote excellence in English. You will also support colleagues, contribute to whole-school initiatives, and collaborate with senior leaders to improve student outcomes.

Our school is committed to exceptional professional development, offering tailored leadership training, coaching, and mentoring from experienced senior leaders. Opportunities include taking on whole-school responsibilities, engaging in curriculum innovation, and cross-departmental projects to enhance your leadership skills. We actively support career progression towards becoming Head of Department in English, through bespoke CPD, external qualifications, and leadership development programs.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and child protection, fostering a workplace culture centered on these principles.

We warmly invite prospective candidates to visit our school to experience our vibrant learning community firsthand. This visit offers a tour of our facilities, meetings with staff, and discussions on how we can support your professional growth. To arrange a visit, contact Thom O’Brien, Secondary Head of School at [e-mail].

Benefits

• Salaries are 2.5% above the main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme with a defined benefit plan, providing a guaranteed retirement income.
• Access to Ark Rewards discounts at over 3,000 retailers.
• Interest-free loans up to £5,000 for season tickets or bicycles.
• Gym discounts of up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support services.
• Free fruit in Spring/Summer terms and free soup in Autumn/Winter terms.

Ark Kings values staff wellbeing and work-life balance, offering an additional leave day, a two-week October half-term, and other initiatives to support staff health and satisfaction, as reflected in our latest staff survey.

Discover more about working for Ark here

About Us

We are an all-through school serving Nursery to Year 11, committed to creating an environment where every child flourishes academically and socially.

In the past two years, we have progressed from Inadequate to Good with Ofsted, thanks to our dedicated staff. Ofsted noted that pupils “understand the high expectations staff set and strive to meet them.” Our strengths include:

• Behaviour: Pupils demonstrate ‘ready, respectful and safe’ qualities.
• An ambitious curriculum: Our well-sequenced curriculum ensures high-quality education for all, including pupils with special educational needs.
• Reading: Effective strategies develop pupils’ reading fluency.
• Personal development: We prepare pupils for responsible citizenship.
• Attendance: Our attendance rates are above the national average.

Visit arkkingsacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us.

Diversity and inclusion: We strive for a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone can excel. Learn more about our commitments here.

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants undergo a rigorous screening process, including an enhanced DBS check. Disclosures of criminal records are considered in context. More information is available here.