Lead English Practitioner: Drive Curriculum Innovation

Jobtrain; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Virtual GP Service

MAT collaboration network

Leigh Academies Trust benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is seeking a dynamic Lead Practitioner - English to lead the English department from January 2027. You will design a high-quality English curriculum, drive teaching and learning excellence, and inspire a team of practitioners within a thriving academy.

The role offers leadership development opportunities within Leigh Academies Trust and a supportive, ambitious culture focused on pupil outcomes, collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an English department.
• Ability to design an ambitious, coherent English curriculum.
• Proven ability to inspire and develop teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the English department to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Drive excellence in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment across the English team.
• Mentor, develop and empower practitioners within the department.
• Collaborate with Leigh Academies Trust to implement leadership development and trust initiatives.

Skills

Curriculum design

Leadership

English expertise

Team mentoring

Collaboration

Job description

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is seeking a dynamic Lead Practitioner - English to lead the English department from January 2027. You will design a high-quality English curriculum, drive teaching and learning excellence, and inspire a team of practitioners within a thriving academy.

The role offers leadership development opportunities within Leigh Academies Trust and a supportive, ambitious culture focused on pupil outcomes, collaboration and professional growth.