Lead English Teaching Practitioner

• Inspiration Trust
• Address: 28 Bethel Street Norwich Norfolk NR2 1NR
• Salary: 66368 per annum (Leadership scale point 11) plus Performance related bonus and Relocation allowance
• Hours: Full time 32.5 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent Starting in September 2026
• Reference: 8804

This Lead Practitioner (English) is a centrally based with responsibilities allocated across the Inspiration Trust in both Norfolk and Suffolk.

This is an exciting opportunity for exceptional English Teachers to make an impact and demonstrate outstanding practice in delivery of the KS4 (Key Stage 4) curriculum supporting our pupils to achieve aspirational outcomes.

You will be part of a raising achievement team directly responsible to the Director of Secondary English with the sole purpose of increasing outcomes in English at KS4 in areas of East Anglia that need exceptional practitioners.

What Youll Be Doing

This role will be stimulating and wide-ranging.

You will be based in one of the Inspiration Trust secondary schools and responsible for improving outcomes in English in your designated school. You will be assigned year 10 and year 11 classes with the expectation to drive outcomes at an exceptional level.

We are looking for English Teacher who is passionate and knowledgeable about the English curriculum with the experience and interpersonal skills to work with colleagues within your designated school. You will also contribute to the development of training and teaching materials and the mentoring of trainee and ECTs (Early Career Teachers).

The successful applicant will have clear evidence of achieving excellent outcomes for students on a sustained basis.

Your responsibilities

• Role model professional conduct as set out in the Teachers Standards.
• Lead and participate in professional development activities as directed by the Director of Secondary English and the Secondary Director.
• Teach the curriculum as set out by the Trust and Curriculum Leader including preparing pupils for examination in appropriate qualifications.
• Adapt the curriculum teaching methods and resources for pupils who have a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) or EAL (English as an Additional Language) as guided by the appropriate Curriculum Leader and the SEND department.
• Assess pupil progress using a range of appropriate strategies and use this information to evaluate curriculum planning teaching approaches and resources.
• Provide intervention where necessary. This may include running afterschool sessions and/or weekends and holidays.
• Participate in and contribute to meetings both internal and external.
• Follow procedures and strategies that promote excellent pupil attendance punctuality and behaviour within and beyond the classroom as set out in Academy procedures and Trust policy.

What you will need

• An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) otherwise trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post.
• Knowledge and understanding of the subject to at least undergraduate degree level and different teaching approaches.
• Experience of teaching the subject in a secondary school across the 11-16 age range.
• Evidence of achieving exceptional outcomes at KS4.

About us

Inspiration Trust is a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the countrys leading educational thinkers and practitioners.

Why Join Inspiration Trust

At Inspiration Trust we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Youll be joining a supportive forward-thinking organisation that values professional development collaboration and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk.

As part of our thriving network of talented teachers leaders and support staff youll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave and access to the TPS (Teachers Pension Schemes) with excellent employer contributions.
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 virtual GP access mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs.
• Cycle-to-work scheme retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers dentist and gym memberships) and salary sacrifice options (including home technology).
• Free parking at most sites.
• Personalised CPD (Continued Professional Development) and development programmes.
• A structured and specific induction programme.
• Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Staff Recruitment Pack (pdf).

To find out more please contact Louise Jackson Secondary Director by emailing

How to apply

To apply please visit the Trust website.

Closing date: 12.00 pm 5 May 2026.

Interview date: 13 May 2026.

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