English Subject Lead (with Teaching Responsibility)
City of Rochester School
MPS/UPS (depending on experience) + SEN Allowance
This is not just an English Lead role. This is an opportunity to shape how young people find their voice, build confidence and access the world through literacy.
The Role
This is a key leadership role with a teaching commitment. You will:
* Lead and develop a whole-school approach to English, literacy and oracy
* Ensure a coherent, ambitious curriculum from primary to post-16
* Lead a phase of the school (phase responsibility will be determined based on experience)
* Support and develop staff through coaching, modelling and CPD
* Use assessment effectively to drive progress and outcomes for all learners
* Contribute to whole-school improvement and strategic development
You will play a central role in raising standards through high-quality teaching, curriculum leadership and strong teamwork.
About You
* An excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for English
* Has experience of leadership
* Committed to inclusive practice and SEND
* A confident leader who can inspire and develop others
* Ready to take on wider leadership responsibility, including phase leadership
* Driven by high expectations and a belief that every student can succeed
* A strong communicator with the resilience and flexibility to thrive in a specialist setting
Why Join Us
* The chance to shape English across an entire school
* A genuine opportunity to transform students’ lives
* Wonderful pupils who will inspire and motivate you every day
* A supportive, committed staff team
* Flexible PPA arrangements to support workload and wellbeing
* Additional leave to support work-life balance
* High-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities
* A role with real scope for innovation and creativity
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