Job Title
Senior Curriculum Lead – English
About the Academy
At Bourne End Academy we are on a journey of rapid improvement, creating a unique community of amazing, ambitious and achieving young people. We develop each other and strive to be the very best we can be, working with heart and passion, a can‑do attitude and a drive to succeed.
We invite you to join a vibrant community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive. Our culture is people‑first; we invest in staff as much as pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic development and delivery of the English curriculum across all key stages.
* Line‑manage the Head of English, providing guidance, support, and challenge to raise standards.
* Monitor and evaluate teaching quality, curriculum impact, and student outcomes in English.
* Drive innovation in pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment practices.
* Lead departmental improvement planning and contribute to whole‑school priorities.
* Model outstanding teaching, lead CPD and coaching, and implement innovative strategies to improve teaching quality and student outcomes.
* Ensure robust assessment systems and use data to inform teaching and drive continuous improvement.
* Develop and implement a coherent literacy strategy across subjects and year groups in the Academy.
Qualifications and Skills
* Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent.
* Proven track record and outstanding outcomes in your subject area.
* Strong understanding of curriculum planning and assessment.
* Experience in leading curriculum development and staff training.
* Experience line‑managing curriculum leaders.
* Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Remuneration
Pay range: L9 – L14 (Fringe) £64,500 – £72,763.
Benefits
* Strong financial package including defined benefit pension schemes, life cover and 31 days of annual leave.
* Access to Cycle to Work scheme and other lifestyle benefits.
* Investment in staff development through tailored CPD and INSET days.
* Professional growth with automatic TLR progression and structured pay scales.
* People‑first culture with wellbeing support via the Wisdom app and Employee Assistance Programme.
Application Process
We will shortlist and conduct interviews on a rolling basis after we have received qualified applicants. Your application will be assessed by a panel of senior leaders and will include reference checks and a final interview with the Executive Leadership Team.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Contact and Further Information
Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk. Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
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