Regional Lead Practitioner for English

Astrea Academy Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrea Academy Trust is seeking a passionate Regional Lead Practitioner for English to foster educational excellence across its Cambridgeshire Secondary Schools. This influential role involves teaching high-quality lessons, enhancing curriculum design, and leading initiatives to improve scholar outcomes, contributing to the Trust's mission of transformative education.

Benefits

Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Continued professional development

Free on-site parking

Access to health support line

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Blue Light Card

Paid family leave

Financial contribution to optical care

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering impact and outstanding results in teaching.
• Expertise in driving social mobility through education.
• Ability to work collaboratively with educational teams.

Responsibilities

• Teach high-quality English lessons aligned with a knowledge-rich curriculum.
• Design and implement an exceptional KS4 curriculum.
• Support the improvement of scholar outcomes in English.

Skills

Passion for English

Leadership in education

Curriculum design

Teaching excellence

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Regional Lead Practitioner for English at Astrea Academy Trust!

Salary:£51,022 - £77,565

Reports To:National Lead of English

Start Date:September 2025

Contract:Permanent

Location:Cambridgeshire

Are you passionate about delivering high quality English lessons and striving for everyone to succeed? Looking to take the next step in your career and inspire others? Astrea Academy Trust is seeking a Regional Lead Practitioner for English to support our Cambridgeshire Secondary Schools.

About the Role:

We are building an exceptional team of enthusiastic and highly skilled Regional Lead Practitioners, committed to driving excellence and transformative change in our schools. If you have a deep passion for English, a proven track record of delivering impact and outstanding results, and the expertise to break down barriers to success, empowering scholars and driving social mobility, this could be the role for you.

As a Regional Lead Practitioner, you will teach consistently excellent lessons aligned with our Trust-wide approach of delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum through explicit instruction (inspired by Rosenshein and Lemov). You will work alongside our Secondary Education Team, benefiting from the guidance of leading subject and educational experts who will provide unmatched support, constructive feedback, and meaningful opportunities for growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise achievement in KS4 English by teaching excellent lessons, delivering impactful specialist support, and cultivating a scholarly culture.
• Support the design and implementation of an exceptional KS4 curriculum.
• Provide subject-specific curriculum expertise to the wider Astrea Secondary Curriculum Team.
• Lead on the improvement of scholar outcomes in your subject and drive forward the improvement of teaching standards.

Accountable for:

• High-quality leadership of projects and delivering on agreed targets.
• Securing exceptional scholar outcomes across the Trust schools.
• Providing high-quality support in the specified subject area, and liaising with other Regional Lead Practitioners, National Subject Leads, and Heads of Department to develop curriculum plans, resources, and policies.

As a Teacher:

• Follow programmes of work, schemes of learning, and exam specifications.
• Take part in the review, development, and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation, and pastoral functions of the school.
• Ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom (TA) support.

Please note that the above lists are not exhaustive, and further information can be found within the Job Description attached.

What We Offer:

• Pension Scheme:Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Support:Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional Development:Continued professional development and training opportunities.
• Convenience:Free on-site parking.
• Health Support:Access to AXA’s 24/7 health support line for medical advice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice deduction for bicycles and cycling accessories.
• Discounts and Savings:Access to the Blue Light Card and Costco membership.
• Enhanced Family Leave:Paid leave to support our people when they need it the most.
• Optical Care:Financial contribution to optical care for habitual DSE users.
• Life Assurance:Peace of mind for our people and their families.
• Discounted Gym Membership:Available at The Gym Group with 245 locations nationwide.

Why Join Us?

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to providing an inclusive, aspirational, and academic education for all our scholars. We believe in teaching powerful knowledge and creating a scholarly culture that is warm, disciplined, and joyful. Our values-driven approach ensures impeccable behaviour, allowing teachers to focus on teaching and pupils to focus on learning.

Interested in Applying?

If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply. If you want to discuss this role in greater detail, please get in touch with Sarah Dowey - [e-mail]

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Flexible Interview Dates:

Interview dates are flexible to suit your availability. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of strong applications, and shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!