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1.0 FTE Lead Practitioner (English)

La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School, London, SW12 0AB

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £78,072 to £85,258

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Lead and develop the English curriculum and oversee high-quality provision across KS3–KS5
• Work with SLT to drive whole-school teaching and learning, including literacy development
• Act as a coach, mentor and role model to colleagues across departments
• Use data strategically to raise attainment and close gaps
• Monitor, evaluate and improve classroom practice through observations, feedback and professional dialogue
• Support and develop colleagues within the department, including induction of new staff and ECTs
• Contribute to a culture of high expectations, positive relationships and academic excellence
• Play a full part in the wider life of the school, including pastoral responsibilities as a Form Tutor

The Ideal Candidate

• QTS and an English degree (or equivalent)
• Proven record of outstanding classroom practice
• Experience of departmental leadership
• Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment and raising achievement
• Ability to inspire staff and students
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
• Supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos (all faiths and none welcome)

What the school offers its staff

La Retraite offers a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative environment where staff development is valued, and innovation is encouraged. You will join a dedicated team committed to making a real difference to young people’s lives.

Endless opportunities for CPD to support your professional growth

• Dedicated weekly mentor hour for ECTs and PGCE students

• Collaborative cross-curricular working parties to develop teaching and share best practices

• A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff

• Inner London weighting for competitive remuneration

• A two-week October half-term break

• A dedicated wellbeing programme and access to a healthcare scheme

• Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme and long-service awards

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Information/Safeguarding/

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About La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1219 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School website
• Email address: ssilva@laretraite.co.uk
• Phone number: 0208 6736544
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/la-retraite-roman-catholic-girls-school

https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Welcome/

Arranging a visit to La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ssilva@laretraite.co.uk.

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