Lead Practitioner -English

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Scale (England & Wales)

Teacher Pension Scheme

Virtual GP Service (24/7)

Collaborative MAT network

LAT benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie in Tonbridge is seeking a dynamic Lead Practitioner - English to join from January 2027. You will lead and shape a vibrant English department, driving excellence in teaching and learning.

You will inspire a team of committed practitioners, ensure the curriculum is ambitious, coherent, and grounded in strong subject expertise, and collaborate across the academy and MAT network as part of a wider trust.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an English department.
• Strong subject expertise in English.
• Ability to inspire a team of practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape a vibrant English department.
• Drive excellence in teaching and learning across the faculty.
• Inspire and support a team of practitioners to deliver high-quality lessons.
• Ensure the English curriculum is ambitious, coherent and grounded in subject expertise.

Skills

Leadership

English leadership

Team leadership

Curriculum development

Job description

Leadership Scale (England & Wales) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Are you an inspiring and ambitious English specialist ready to lead, innovate and make a lasting impact? Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Lead Practitioner - English to join our thriving academy from January 2027.

At Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, we are more than just a school; we are a rapidly transforming community where high expectations, creativity and collaboration sit at the heart of everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a vibrant English department at a pivotal stage in our development. As Lead Practitioner, you will drive excellence in teaching and learning, inspire a team of committed practitioners, and ensure our curriculum is ambitious, coherent and grounded in strong subject expertise.