About The Role
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 27.5 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Qualified Teacher Status / a degree of equivalent qualification
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Curriculum Leader of English with Media to join our team at MEA Central.
This is a permanent position on Teaching terms MPS-UPS plus TLR 2.3/2C allowance of £8,279.
We’re looking for:
A qualified and experienced teacher eligible to work in the UK, ready to take on additional responsibility and drive improvements across the curriculum.
You will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner, consistently delivering good/outstanding lessons.
You will also need thorough English with Media subject knowledge and an understanding of current curriculum developments.
The post holder will deputise for the Curriculum Leader when necessary and will take responsibility for areas of departmental work as agreed with the Curriculum Leader and Senior Leader. Key responsibilities include:
* Leading, managing, and developing the English with Media curriculum across the Academy, developing excellence in teaching to accelerate progress for all students.
* Fostering a shared vision within the curriculum team that reflects the whole school vision, inspiring and motivating team members.
* Monitoring the quality of teaching and learning through lesson observations and other strategies, implementing improvements where necessary.
* Ensuring the department's aims and objectives are regularly reviewed and discussed.
* Managing the department's finance and resources to maximize student achievement and attainment.
* Collaborating with other curriculum areas to raise attainment through overlapping themes and cross-curricular learning.
* Promoting enrichment and extracurricular activities within the curriculum area.
About the Candidate
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of great people. We invest in our staff to help them reach their full potential and offer benefits such as:
* High-quality CPD for all roles
* Bupa Level 1 Health Plan with cashback for healthcare expenses
* Generous pension contributions: over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
* Good holidays: teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions; non-teachers receive 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
* Cyclescheme: save up to 39% on bikes and accessories, plus free Strava
* Employee Assistance Programmes including free counselling and helplines
* Credit Union services for savings and loans
* Flexible working options where possible
* Mental Health First Aid in every school
* Blue Light Card discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and more
* bYond cashback card for everyday purchases
Learn more about our Trust at prospere.org.uk
This is a middle management post. The key responsibilities include supporting the Curriculum Leader in raising standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement in the subject area for all students.
About Us
Applications are only accepted through the Trust website: Prospere Learning Trust | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Assistant Curriculum Leader of English with Media
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young learners, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. The role is subject to DBS checks, references, and other pre-employment checks. DBS Code of Practice can be viewed here.
The post is also subject to proof of right to work in the UK, references, and other checks as applicable.
We value diversity and are an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
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