Lead English Teacher

JobsTrackR; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving secondary school seeks an outstanding Lead English Teacher to inspire a love of literature and language. Responsibilities include providing leadership for the English department, planning an inclusive curriculum, and developing staff. Ideal candidates will possess QTS, strong pedagogical knowledge, and a passion for promoting literacy across the school.

Benefits

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Comprehensive wellness services

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS and successful English teaching experience.
• Proven track record of raising attainment and leading curriculum.
• Passion for promoting high English standards and literacy initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the English department, enhancing standards.
• Plan, implement, and monitor an inclusive English curriculum.
• Lead staff development and champion a strong reading culture.

Skills

Leadership

English pedagogy

Curriculum development

Data analysis

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

This is a thriving secondary school at the heart of our community. They are proud of their inclusive ethos, high expectations, and commitment to excellence in education. We are seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic and ambitious Lead English Teacher to drive forward teaching and learning in English and inspire a love of literature and language across the school. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as Lead English Teacher:

• Provide strategic leadership for the English department, raising standards and securing excellent outcomes.

• Model outstanding classroom practice and support colleagues in developing their teaching.

• Plan, implement and monitor a dynamic, challenging and inclusive English curriculum.

• Use data effectively to track progress, identify gaps, and plan interventions.

• Lead and coordinate staff development in English teaching, including mentoring and CPD.

• Champion reading and literacy across the school, building a strong reading culture.

Ideal Lead English Teacher:

• A qualified teacher with QTS and a strong track record of teaching English successfully.

• Proven experience of raising attainment and leading on curriculum development.

• Excellent knowledge of English pedagogy, assessment and curriculum requirements as Lead English Teacher.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and support staff and pupils.

• A passion for English and a commitment to promoting high standards and a love of learning.

• Experience of supporting whole-school literacy initiatives – desirable.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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