English Lead Practitioner

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English Lead Practitioner Enfield September 2026

A high-performing Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school and Sixth Form in Enfield is seeking an exceptional English Lead Practitioner to join its team from September 2026. This is a rare Secondary/Sixth Form Teaching Opportunity for an academically accomplished practitioner ready to drive standards across KS3KS5 within a structured high-expectations environment.

The school is recognised for its ambitious knowledge-rich curriculum and consistently strong GCSE and A-Level outcomes in English Literature and Language. Behaviour systems are centralised and consistently applied creating calm disruption-free classrooms. A culture of scholarly teaching evidence-informed practice and professional trust underpins all aspects of school life. The successful English Lead Practitioner Enfield September 2026 will play a pivotal role in shaping pedagogy coaching colleagues and ensuring excellence in curriculum delivery across the department.

What the school offers:
A clear leadership pathway with whole-school influence
Structured CPD focused on instructional coaching and curriculum design
Centralised behaviour systems and strong pastoral infrastructure
Collaborative planning and reduced administrative workload
Opportunities for additional TLR responsibilities and wider leadership

What the role involves:
Modelling outstanding English teaching across KS3KS5
Leading on curriculum refinement and evidence-based pedagogy
Using assessment data to drive measurable pupil progress
Coaching and mentoring teachers to secure consistently strong outcomes
Contributing to whole-school teaching and learning strategy

The school is looking for an English Lead Practitioner who:
Holds UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Has a strong academic background ideally a 2:1 or above from a reputable or Russell Group university
Demonstrates substantial successful UK secondary teaching experience with clear impact on outcomes
Has delivered structured lessons within established behaviour frameworks
Can evidence measurable progress at GCSE and A-Level
Is legally entitled to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

Outer London MPS: (UPS up to 56154). Leadership scale or additional TLR available for the successful English Lead Practitioner. This Permanent English Lead Practitioner role is ideal for ambitious teachers seeking long-term progression within a high-achieving Enfield secondary environment.

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