We are seeking to appoint a Lead Teacher for English to join our committed and specialist team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced English teacher to take the next step in their career and lead a high-performing and well-established department. English is a key foundation subject at Queensway, contributing significantly to strong student outcomes and a culture of high expectations. The successful candidate will lead on curriculum development, teaching standards and student progress across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring that lessons are engaging, ambitious and inclusive. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic leader who can inspire both students and colleagues, and who shares our commitment to providing an exceptional education for every young person. If you are an ambitious and passionate English specialist ready to make a significant contribution to our school, we would be delighted to receive your application. Next Steps If you would like further information, to arrange a visit to the school, or to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mrs Sara Millward, PA to the Principal and Office Manager, via email at Sara.Millward1@lct.education or by telephone on 01952 951385. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 22nd October 2025 Interviews: Friday 24th October 2025 The Learning Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All post holders working in regulated activity with children, are required to have an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children’s barred list). References will be required for all shortlisted candidates, prior to interview and these will be checked following the Learning Community Trust recruitment and selection process. In line with the Statutory Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education an online check will also be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a criminal self-disclosure declaration, posts that involve working in regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, please note it is a criminal offence for individuals on the barred list for children to apply for any post working with children. For more information, please refer to The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, for information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. We are committed to equality and diversity and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education. For more information regarding our school’s commitment to safeguarding, please see our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy available on our website www.queensway.school Attached documents Application Form Overview and Job Description of Lead English Teacher