English Lead Practitioner
3 days ago
London
English Lead Practitioner Enfield September 2026 A high-performing secondary school with sixth form in Enfield is seeking an exceptional English Lead Practitioner to join their outstanding English faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent English Lead Practitioner role within a school rated Outstanding by Ofsted, recognised for its culture of pedagogical excellence, ambitious literary curriculum, and genuine commitment to developing the very best classroom practitioners. About the School This Enfield secondary school and sixth form has built a strong and well-deserved reputation for academic rigour and innovative, evidence-based teaching. The English department delivers a rich, knowledge-driven curriculum spanning classic and contemporary literature, analytical writing, language study, and oracy development across KS3, KS4, and KS5, with consistently strong examination outcomes at every level. Behaviour is underpinned by robust, consistent whole-school systems - enabling teachers to lead learning with confidence and authority. Staff development is a genuine priority, and the school actively seeks practitioners who can both model and inspire excellence across the wider teaching community. What the School Offers • A senior TLR-supported English Lead Practitioner role with meaningful whole-school teaching and learning influence, • Structured CPD programme with access to research partnerships and national literacy networks, • Clear behaviour policy with strong middle and senior leadership support structures, • Collaborative English faculty planning with a commitment to manageable and purposeful workloads, • Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), • Possess a strong academic background - a 2:1 degree or above in English or a related discipline from a reputable university, ideally Russell Group, • Can demonstrate a substantial and successful track record of secondary English teaching within a UK school, with clear evidence of excellent pupil outcomes across KS4 and KS5, • Have experience of, or a clear and demonstrable aptitude for, coaching, mentoring, or leading on teaching and learning at departmental or whole-school level, • Show a deep understanding of curriculum design, literary pedagogy, and assessment strategy, • Are confident operating within and actively contributing to whole-school improvement priorities JBRP1_UKTJ