Lead Practitioner in English

Westerings; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a dedicated Lead Practitioner in English at a leading secondary school in Bexleyheath. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in improving student outcomes, mentor staff, and uphold high teaching standards while contributing to curriculum design. This full-time, permanent position begins September 2025 or January 2026.

Benefits

Career development and training

Generous benefits including pension plan

Lifestyle perks like gym discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience in teaching English.
• Proven track record in curriculum design and assessment.
• Experience in mentoring and leading educational teams.

Responsibilities

• Model outstanding teaching and support staff development.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and assessment.
• Mentor trainee and early career teachers.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Mentoring

Coaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Posted on: 09/06/2025 – Application Deadline: 28/06/2025

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: September 2025 / January 2026

We are seeking a passionate and accomplished Lead Practitioner in English to join our dedicated teaching team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in raising standards, developing best practice, and supporting both students and staff in achieving excellence across the curriculum.

About the Role:

As a Lead Practitioner, you will model exceptional teaching practice and provide guidance across the school. You will support staff development through mentoring, coaching, lesson observation, and professional development planning. You will contribute to curriculum and assessment design, promote adaptive teaching strategies, and uphold a high-quality learning experience for all students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Model outstanding teaching and share best practice with colleagues
• Support teacher development through coaching, mentoring, and feedback
• Contribute to curriculum and assessment planning
• Advise on subject-specific pedagogy grounded in current educational research
• Deliver and help plan impactful CPD within the department
• Mentor trainee teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
• Createa positive, inclusive classroom climate
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders

About Bexleyheath Academy

Bexleyheath Academy is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community. Our school serves a diverse student population, and we are proud of the relationships we build with our families and wider community.

The academy is located in Bexleyheath, just 30 minutes from central London by train, and offers an excellent environment to both live and work. With a brand-new sixth form centre and investment in teaching spaces, it’s an exciting time to join our team.

We’re proud to say that Bexleyheath Academy is on a journey of sustained improvement and innovation. You’ll be joining a school with strong leadership and a shared determination to achieve the very best for every student.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence September 2025 / January 2026. This is a full time, permanentposition.

Closing date: 27 June 2025

Lead Practitioner in English

Bexleyheath Academy

Woolwich Road
Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DA
United Kingdom

Salary: Lead Practitioner 7 - 11+ well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: September 2025 / January 2026

Inspire. Lead. Elevate Learning.

We are seeking a passionate and accomplished Lead Practitioner in English to join our dedicated teaching team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in raising standards, developing best practice, and supporting both students and staff in achieving excellence across the curriculum.

About the Role:

As a Lead Practitioner, you will model exceptional teaching practice and provide guidance across the school. You will support staff development through mentoring, coaching, lesson observation, and professional development planning. You will contribute to curriculum and assessment design, promote adaptive teaching strategies, and uphold a high-quality learning experience for all students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Model outstanding teaching and share best practice with colleagues
• Support teacher development through coaching, mentoring, and feedback
• Contribute to curriculum and assessment planning
• Advise on subject-specific pedagogy grounded in current educational research
• Deliver and help plan impactful CPD within the department
• Mentor trainee teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
• Createa positive, inclusive classroom climate
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders

About Bexleyheath Academy

Bexleyheath Academy is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community. Our school serves a diverse student population, and we are proud of the relationships we build with our families and wider community.

The academy is located in Bexleyheath, just 30 minutes from central London by train, and offers an excellent environment to both live and work. With a brand-new sixth form centre and investment in teaching spaces, it’s an exciting time to join our team.

We’re proud to say that Bexleyheath Academy is on a journey of sustained improvement and innovation. You’ll be joining a school with strong leadership and a shared determination to achieve the very best for every student.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence September 2025 / January 2026. This is a full time, permanentposition.

Closing date: 27 June 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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