Lead Practitioner for English

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

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Watford is seeking a passionate Lead Practitioner for English to enhance teaching quality and support colleagues. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact on students' education. Join a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and professional development.

Benefits

Extensive professional development programme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful outcomes in English education.
• Knowledge of current educational landscape and OFSTED requirements.
• Ability to drive improvement in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Improve quality of teaching and learning within English.
• Support development of teaching across the academy.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Outstanding subject knowledge

Effective communication

Data tracking

Continuous improvement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Lead Practitioner for English

Lead Practitioner for English

Working pattern: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: Above Leadership Practitioners Fringe Scale L7 – L11 £57,979.00 - £63,888.00

September 2025

INTERVIEWS BEFORE 31ST MAY 2025 (RESIGNATION DATE)

Lead Practitioner for English job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional Lead Practitioner of English to join our existing English team.

As Lead Practitioner for English, you will work to improve the quality of teaching and learning within English generally and support the development of teaching and learning across the academy. Applications are invited from ambitious, inspirational and talented middle leaders or teachers who believe they have the skills, passion and determination to lead our academy English education to outstanding.

About us

Our Watford Secondary School is a popular, inclusive secondary school with a strong community feel. We are a mixed, fully comprehensive school, serving the local area. We are committed to providing a first-class education to our students and ensuring that all students are challenged, stimulated and equipped for the complex demands of the future.

Our core values of ‘respect, inspire, achieve’ are key to our success in developing an ever-improving school. We value staff and students and have created a positive, forward thinking environment in which everyone can thrive. Our ambition is to be the best school in Ipswich and we invite you to join us on our journey to excellence.

Why work for our Watford Secondary School? Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Our Watford Secondary School is where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

About you - Lead Practitioner for English:

The successful Lead Practitioner for English candidate will be an expert in English and have a proven track record of successful outcomes, as well as a keen interest in developing the practices of colleagues to further strengthen teaching and learning of the faculty.

We are looking for a Lead Practitioner for English candidate who is:

• A creative, inspirational and well-qualified teacher with outstanding subject knowledge.
• Able to drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning within the subject, raising standards and ensuring student achievement is maximised.
• Have knowledge of the current educational landscape, government initiatives, OFSTED requirements and implications for academy direction.
• Confident in the use of systems and data tracking.
• Able to effectively communication with students, parents and staff.
• Keen to make a difference to the education of our students.

To apply for this Lead Practitioner of English, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Lead Practitioner of English role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Lead Practitioner of English, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Lead Practitioner of English candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Lead Practitioner of English post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Lead Practitioner of English opportunity by sending your CV to Chloe at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Lead Practitioner of English role within 48 hours.

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