Lead Practitioner Of English

Cuthbert Colvill Ltd; Egham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An education trust in Surrey is looking for a passionate Lead Practitioner of English. This role offers an opportunity to drive curriculum innovation and support fellow educators. The ideal candidate will have a track record of outstanding teaching and a commitment to educational excellence. The position includes a leadership scale salary and flexibility to work four days a week.

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive environment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Consistently outstanding classroom teacher of English.
• Experienced in delivering strong outcomes at KS3 and KS4.
• Skilled in curriculum development and assessment design.
• Able to inspire, motivate and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality teaching and learning in English.
• Drive curriculum innovation and refinement.
• Support, coach, and mentor colleagues.
• Contribute to strategic planning and professional development.

Skills

Outstanding classroom teaching

Curriculum development

Coaching and collaboration

Inspiring and motivating others

Reflective practice

Job description

Overview

Lead Practitioner of English (Secondary) - Leadership Scale (Surrey Fringe): LP5 - LP10 (£58,860 - £66,444). Full time (60% classroom teaching commitment) | 4 days a week considered. Based across two secondary schools in Surrey.

About the Role

• Lead on the development of high-quality teaching and learning in English across KS3 and KS4.


• Drive curriculum innovation and refinement across the subject area.


• Support, coach and mentor colleagues to improve classroom practice.


• Play a key role in whole-school and cross-Trust teaching and learning initiatives.


• Contribute to strategic planning and professional development programmes.


• 60% teaching timetable (maximum 0.6 FTE) - with scope to work across both secondary schools.


• Leadership scale salary with Trust-wide impact and influence.

About you

• A consistently outstanding classroom teacher of English.


• Experienced in delivering strong outcomes at KS3 and KS4.


• Skilled in curriculum development and assessment design.


• Able to inspire, motivate and develop others through coaching and collaboration.


• Passionate about educational excellence and improving life chances for young people.


• Committed to continuous professional growth and reflective practice.

What we offer

• Leadership opportunity with real scope for impact.


• Collaborative and supportive Trust environment.


• Professional development and career progression.


• Flexible working (4 days per week considered).


• Opportunity to influence teaching and learning beyond your classroom.

If you are a passionate and ambitious English specialist ready to make a difference at a Trust-wide level, we would love to hear from you.