Innovation Coach (Teaching & Learning) - GCSE English
Ref: 2526/165
Hours: 37 hours per week (1.0 fte)
Salary: £46,333 per annum
Benefits
* 57 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
* Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
About the role
As an Innovation Coach (Teaching & Learning) for GCSE English, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening teaching, learning and assessment across the College. Working closely with the Learning and Innovation Lead, you will coach and support GCSE English teachers to deliver inspirational, high quality provision that leads to excellent student outcomes and positive value added results.
You will act as a role model of best practice, supporting curriculum sequencing, innovative assessment strategies, and the effective use of digital approaches in learning. The role includes contributing to quality improvement activity such as professional development observations, KPI monitoring and CPD planning and delivery while maintaining teaching credibility through a substantive teaching timetable in GCSE English (approximately 0.4 FTE). This is an influential role for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about developing others and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities
* Coach and support GCSE English teachers to deliver high quality provision and excellent student outcomes.
* Act as a role model of best practice and support curriculum sequencing.
* Design and implement innovative assessment strategies and effective digital approaches in learning.
* Contribute to quality improvement activity including professional development observations, KPI monitoring and CPD planning and delivery.
* Maintain teaching credibility through a substantive teaching timetable in GCSE English (approximately 0.4 FTE).
About the person
We are looking for an experienced GCSE English professional with a strong track record of delivering high quality teaching and an excellent student experience. You will have experience coaching or mentoring colleagues and contributing to quality improvement within FE, alongside experience of designing and delivering impactful CPD.
You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and hold a relevant teaching qualification at Level 5 or above, along with a Level 3 or higher qualification in English. You will bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to analyse and use data effectively, and a solutions focused mindset. Highly organised, approachable and resilient, you will be motivated by raising standards and supporting colleagues to be the best they can be.
Contact
Abby Parkin, Assistant Director of Learning and Innovation
Interview date: 12 June 2026
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