Lead Practitioner – English

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced English teacher looking to make the next step into senior leadership while continuing to develop their subject specialism at a high-performing academy.

As Lead Practitioner, you will be a key part of the English department and the Extended Senior Leadership Team, enhancing teaching and learning both within English and across the Academy. You will lead by example, supporting colleagues through effective and high-quality professional development, and embedding a culture of continual improvement and excellence.

You will also provide expert guidance based on the best available educational research, focusing on what teachers need to know and understand, and how to implement this within the classroom to improve student outcomes.

We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of success in teaching English. The ideal candidate will bring personal skills and qualities that align with an already established positive, hardworking and committed team. You will be fully committed to the Academy’s vision and ethos and be prepared to continue your own professional development. With a demonstrable record of good or outstanding results, you will have a commitment to raising aspirations and achievement, supporting the wider academy community.

We currently have two posts available for this role. One at Wingfield Academy and the other at Brinsworth Academy.

If you are an exceptional teacher with a passion for English, looking to make a significant impact on the quality of teaching and learning at the Academy, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

About Wingfield Academy

Wingfield Academy is an oversubscribed, high-performing secondary school, recognised as one of the highest performing schools in Rotherham and in the top 7% nationally for progress. Wingfield has also been named a national lead school as part of the DfE’s Behaviour Hub programme. The Academy is looking to expand and develop further, attracting the best people to work alongside our dedicated and ambitious staff who go the extra mile to make a quantifiable and powerful contribution to social mobility. We focus on the things that matter.

Our ethos is “child-centred, progress-focused,” and we are proud to work with a cohort of students who exhibit high standards of behaviour and a strong desire to learn. We have a welcoming and supportive community where staff really do matter. Wingfield offers a supportive and committed leadership team with a clear vision of raising standards of teaching, learning and positive behaviour.

As a member of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), which comprises three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools, and three Primary Schools, we can offer a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. 

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

To apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: Sunday 18th May 2025 at 4pm.

Interview date: Wednesday 21st May 2025.

NCLT will raise standards across our family of schools and colleges. We will promote a culture of aspiration, excellence and enjoyment. We will use our collective strengths and expertise to benefit our children and young people. A charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number: 09257194). 

NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidance. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity. As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.