Lead Practitioner - English

Future Academies; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated Lead Practitioner for English to enhance teaching strategies and support staff in a collaborative environment. This role involves developing curriculum, mentoring early-stage teachers, and using data-driven approaches to enhance student outcomes. Candidates should have qualified teacher status and relevant experience in education. A commitment to improving school performance is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing teaching strategies.
• Ability to analyze student performance data effectively.
• Leadership skills in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teaching practices in the department.
• Support staff in pedagogic development.
• Monitor and track student progress diligently.
• Contribute to curriculum design focused on inclusivity.

Skills

Leadership in teaching

Coaching staff

Curriculum development

Data analysis in education

Mentoring early-stage teachers

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Establishment: The Grange Academy

Location: The Grange Academy, London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA

Salary: 60299.00 - 66444.00

Department: English

Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 17/10/2025 12:00

Interview Date: ASAP

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: TTO - Term time only

Hours per Week: 32.50

Weeks per Year: 52.143

Pay Grade: Lead Practitioner | FLP6 - FLP10

The Role

The Lead Practitioner - English will take a leadership role in developing, implementing, and evaluating outstanding teaching and will play a key role in school improvement. As Lead Practitioner you will:

• support and coach staff in developing and extending their pedagogic repertoire.
• contribute significantly to the development of schemes of work within the department.
• model best practice in ensuring that lessons are well differentiated including providing for the least able and for the most able and gifted students.
• assist in the strategic planning for students with special educational needs within the department.
• model best practice in the effective use of student performance data and student and staff target setting so that this impacts on classroom practice and contributes to raising achievement.
• lead and develop the mentoring programme for early-stage teachers within the department and contribute to whole school mentoring.

Curriculum And Assessment

• Contribute to a rigorous and inspirational, knowledge rich curriculum.
• Engage with evidence and research-based approach to curriculum development that puts your department at the forefront of innovative curriculum design.
• Contribute to the curriculum to ensure that it meets the needs of all students including SEND, Gifted and Talented and EAL students.
• Work with the Head of Department to ensure that GCSE and exam courses are planned in line with exam specifications.
• Be accountable for student progress in your classes, ensuring that every student achieves better results in line with, or better than, national expectations.
• Track student progress and make intelligent use of data to identify underperformance, plan appropriate support and achieve excellent outcomes for our students.
• Predict student outcomes as required.
• Monitor student progress through formative and summative assessment and ensure assessment records are kept at a departmental level.
• Participate in a range of intervention strategies that are in place to respond to underachievement and to promote best outcomes for all students.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status Desirable
• 2-3 years experience in a similar role Desirable