Lead Practitioner - English

Veritas Education Recruitment; Bushey Heath; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving secondary school in Watford seeks a Lead Practitioner of English to enhance teaching excellence across the school. The role involves mentoring staff, leading professional development initiatives, and contributing to strategic planning within the English department. Ideal candidates are experienced teachers ready to shape pedagogy and support new educators.

Benefits

Robust CPD programme

Collaborative curriculum development

Supportive leadership team

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experienced English teacher ready to lead.
• Track record of supporting and mentoring other teachers.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Model outstanding teaching practices and inspire colleagues.
• Mentor staff and lead professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum and assessment design.

Skills

Outstanding classroom practice

Coaching and mentoring

Curriculum design

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Lead Practitioner - English
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Lead Practitioner scale points 6-10 ( 57,979 - 63,888)

Are you an outstanding English teacher ready to lead by example and drive teaching excellence across a school?

A thriving secondary school in Watford is seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner of English to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping pedagogy and raising standards across the department and wider school community.

As Lead Practitioner, you will:

• Model outstanding classroom practice and inspire others.
• Support, coach, and mentor staff to develop their teaching and impact.
• Lead CPD and drive continuous improvement in English teaching.
• Contribute to strategic planning, curriculum design and assessment.
• Play a pivotal role in supporting early career teachers and those new to the profession.

You will be joining a school that values professional development and innovation, with access to:

• A robust CPD programme and coaching opportunities.
• Collaborative curriculum development and a knowledge-rich approach.
• A supportive leadership team and passionate colleagues.
• Staff wellbeing initiatives including access to a virtual GP, employee assistance programme, and more.

This role is ideal for an experienced English teacher who already leads beyond the classroom and is ready to take the next step in shaping whole-school teaching and learning.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'