Lead Practitioner of English – Outstanding East London School

A high-achieving school in East London is seeking an exceptional Lead Practitioner of English to drive excellence in an already outstanding department.

This Lead Practitioner of English is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious English teacher to lead by example, improve teaching standards, and inspire both students and colleagues to achieve outstanding results.


Lead Practitioner of English

• Outstanding school in Newham, London
• Salary: Inner London Leadership Scale L1–L15
• Focus: Raising teaching standards and outcomes in GCSE and A-Level English
• Starting September 2025

 
About the School – Lead Practitioner of English

• Outstanding 11-18 school in Newham with a diverse student body and a strong reputation for academic excellence.
• Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in both 2012 and 2018.
• High academic achievement combined with exceptional pastoral care and support.
• c.80-120 students receive offers from Oxford and Cambridge annually, many from ethnic minority backgrounds, highlighting their resilience and determination.
• Large and dynamic English department with outstanding teachers and diverse teaching styles.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, despite consistently excellent results.
• Lead Practitioner of English role is crucial in refining teaching strategies and showcasing best practices at GCSE and A-Level.

The Role – Lead Practitioner of English

• The successful candidate will:
• Be an outstanding classroom teacher, with a proven track record of raising attainment and delivering excellent exam results.
• Have experience teaching London students, with an understanding of the challenges and barriers to learning faced by students from deprived backgrounds.
• Be a visionary leader, capable of implementing innovative strategies to improve student performance in English.
• Inspire and mentor colleagues, helping to develop their teaching practice and drive overall departmental success.
• Hold a strong honours degree in English and QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

 
Benefits & Perks - Lead Practitioner of English

• Highly competitive salary (Inner London Leadership Scale)
• Excellent staff development and career progression opportunities
• Generous TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility) allowance
• Recruitment & Retention allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and legal support for family members)
• Free lunch and drinks
• Interest-free computer loan and iPad for all staff
• Free car parking and electric charging bays
• On-site gym and fitness suite

 
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