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 Brinsworth Academy

Brinsworth Academy is a vibrant, inclusive academy at the heart of its local community. We work hard every day to ensure that our students are given the opportunity to Achieve Excellence. We understand that excellence looks different for each individual and we strive for everyone in our school to be the best version of themselves. Our school operates as a team, serving our local communities and we have a fantastic staff team that is supportive, dedicated and highly skilled.  

We welcome visits from prospective candidates - come and meet us and see what Brinsworth Academy can offer.

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has 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. The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools

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

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

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

Interview date: Wednesday 21st May 2025.

NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. 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.