Lead Practitioner for English

Teaching Vacancies; Wealden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Wealden, England, is seeking a skilled English teacher to join Uckfield College as a Lead Practitioner. This role emphasizes improving educational outcomes for students while supporting departmental colleagues. Ideal candidates should possess outstanding classroom skills and a commitment to driving up standards. This position offers leadership opportunities aimed at fast-tracking your career in education and enhancing your professional expertise.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Extensive professional development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven ability to excel in classroom settings.
• Desire to achieve strong educational outcomes.
• Willingness to support and mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead English initiatives to improve student outcomes.
• Support departmental colleagues in developing their skills.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Classroom management

Leadership

Curriculum development

Teaching English

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly skilled English teacher to join our forward‑thinking team at Uckfield College as a Lead Practitioner, who will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to improve the educational outcomes of our students. In this key role, you will excel in the classroom – and, equally importantly, you will be instrumental in supporting your departmental colleagues to be the best they can be both in and beyond the classroom, while also being involved in the exciting next chapter of our journey.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a desire to achieve strong outcomes. You should want to become a beacon of excellent practice in a classroom environment, whilst supporting the Senior Leadership Team to drive up standards for all our young people. This unique opportunity will enhance your leadership skills and fast‑track your career toward senior leadership roles, working closely with the Curriculum Leader for English on impactful initiatives.

What the school offers its staff

Working at Uckfield College means joining a vibrant, dedicated and skilled team who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students.

In return we offer a wealth of staff benefits, including:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Free on‑site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities and social events

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of children. References and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be conducted on successful applicants. Please note all roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.