Lead Practitioner - English

Atctrust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academy as a Lead Practitioner in English, where you'll shape the educational experience of students. This full-time position offers a chance to impact the community positively while working in a supportive environment. The role involves curriculum development, leadership in teaching, and collaboration with a dedicated team. If you are passionate about education and leadership, we invite you to apply and make a real difference.

Benefits

Access to a Pension Scheme

Employee support via Simply Health

Cloud-based employee portal for HR and payroll access

Qualifications

• Lead Practitioner in English with a focus on curriculum development.
• Experience in teaching and leadership roles required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong curriculum offer and lead teaching in the English department.
• Contribute to the strategic development of teaching and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Closing Date: 16/05/2025 09:00

Interview Date: w/c 19th May 2025

Start Date: September 2025

Additional Information

Establishment: Witton Park Academy

Location: Blackburn

Salary: £53,602 - £59,167

Department: English

Job Type: Full Time

Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: TTO - Term time only

Hours per Week: 32.50

Weeks per Year: 52

Pay Grade: Leadership | L4 - L8

Scale Point: L4 - L8

The Role

Start: September 2025 or sooner

Location: Blackburn

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time

Closing Date: 16/05/2025 at 09:00

Interview: w/c 19th May 2025

Join Our Academy and make a Real Difference!

Are you looking to be part of something transformative? Join our academy at an exciting time of growth and change, where you'll play a key role in shaping the life chances of our students and making a meaningful impact in the wider community of our school.

At the heart of our Trust are the values of Achieve, Belong, and Collaborate. We are committed to working together with children at the heart of everything we do. Ensuring every student and colleague realizes their full potential, feels a strong sense of belonging, and thrives through strong partnerships and teamwork.

As a valued member of our academy and wider Trust, you will benefit from working within a supportive, forward-thinking environment that encourages innovation, nurtures professional development, and celebrates success.

This Lead Practitioner in English role is ideal for a candidate wanting to take the next step into leadership, whilst maintaining a subject specialism. As part of the English team and the Extended Senior Leadership Team, you will develop a strong curriculum offer, lead teaching and learning in the department, and contribute to the strategic development of teaching and professional development across the school under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher.

At Witton Park, our guiding principles are:

• Children come first and are at the heart of all we do
• All pupils and staff are supported to achieve
• How we respond to failure is important; it is how we learn
• 100% attendance by pupils and staff
• Pupil well-being: social, emotional, and mental health are priorities

Positive relationships underpin all our work, emphasizing the importance of mental health and effective leadership of people.

If our principles resonate with you and you seek a new challenge, we would be delighted to receive your application. We are looking for an outstanding Lead Practitioner who can make a significant contribution by engaging, enthusing, and challenging staff and students to achieve their best.

We offer:

• A well-resourced school supporting effective teaching and meeting pupils' needs
• A team of supportive, experienced colleagues
• Learning environments that support success and motivation
• Access to a Pension Scheme, Employee support via Simply Health
• A cloud-based employee portal for HR and payroll access

Witton Park is part of the Achievement through Collaboration Multi Academy Trust, which aims to help children, staff, and schools Achieve, Belong, and Collaborate. Our schools have the autonomy to make the right choices within a collaborative culture.

Whether advancing your career or seeking a new challenge, this is an opportunity to join a community united in purpose and driven by values.

Achieve more. Belong here. Collaborate with Witton Park Academy and the Achievement through Collaboration Trust for change.

We are proud of our school, the achievements of our pupils, our dedicated staff, outstanding facilities, and reputation as a center of excellence. Our modern buildings enable innovative learning, with facilities that allow pupils to explore talents and excel.

However, our strength lies in our people. We invest in staff development and support external partnerships with organizations like Google, UCL, and others, creating opportunities for growth.

About the Trust

Achievement through Collaboration is a Trust with a purpose to help children, staff, and schools Achieve, Belong, and Collaborate. We emphasize values and the importance of making the right choices for pupils, staff, and communities within a collaborative culture.

The Trust Board oversees strategic planning, supported by local governing bodies and a school improvement strategy that promotes best practices and staff development. Our centralized team facilitates effective educational delivery and resource allocation, maintaining high standards and fostering growth.

We believe in a family of schools that benefits from collaboration, innovation, and shared success. We are actively seeking to expand and strengthen our network.

If you share our values and are committed to providing children with the knowledge, skills, and character to succeed, we look forward to your application.

Chief Executive Officer

Safeguarding Information

Our Trust and schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. This role is subject to a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, requiring disclosure of any unspent criminal convictions.

We promote equality, challenge discrimination, and foster community cohesion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We invite you to visit our school to experience the quality of education firsthand.

All appointments are subject to DBS checks and satisfactory references.

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