Lead Practitioner - English Specialism

CLARUS EDUCATION; St Albans; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Lead Practitioner - English to enhance teaching quality and drive school improvement. This full-time role involves coaching staff, strategic planning for student success, and mentoring early-stage teachers. The position offers competitive salary and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Employer contributions to pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Virtual GP services

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• Relevant degree related to the role.
• Successful experience as an outstanding practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Support and coach staff in developing their pedagogic repertoire.
• Contribute to the development of schemes of work within the department.
• Lead and develop the mentoring program for early-stage teachers.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Teaching

Strategic Planning

Data Analysis

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Relevant degree related to the role

Job description

Lead Practitioner - English Specialism

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Type: Permanent, Full time

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: Lead Practitioner pay scale, points 6 – 10 (£57,979 - £63,888)

Interviews: Before 31st May 2025 (resignation date)

Role Overview

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. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting and coaching staff in developing their pedagogic repertoire.
• Contributing to the development of schemes of work within the department.
• Modeling best practice in lesson differentiation for all students, including the least able and the most able and gifted.
• Assisting in strategic planning for students with special educational needs.
• Using student performance data effectively to impact classroom practice and raise achievement.
• Leading and developing the mentoring program for early-stage teachers and contributing to whole-school mentoring.

Benefits

Our Bushey School values its employees highly and offers the following benefits:

• A supportive ethos and concern for staff well-being
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employer contributions to Local Government or Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Mintago employee benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Virtual GP services
• Eye Care Voucher scheme
• Partnership with YellowNest for salary sacrifice childcare

Qualifications and Experience

• QTS (or equivalent)
• Relevant degree related to the role
• Evidence of continuous professional development and reflective practice
• Successful experience as an outstanding practitioner
• Experience leading teaching and learning initiatives beyond own classroom
• Experience providing effective feedback to colleagues
• Experience with improvement planning and strategy implementation
• Experience coaching and mentoring colleagues

Application Process

To apply for this Lead Practitioner - English role, please contact us today. We are recruiting now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and references. This role is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Send your CV to Chloe at Clarus Education. If shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours by your personal consultant.

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