Assistant Curriculum Leader - English

The Birley Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3BP

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 (M1-UPS3) plus TLR 2B - £6,081.00

Assistant Curriculum Leader - English job summary

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious and passionate Assistant Curriculum Leader of English to join our thriving English department at The Birley Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner ready to take the next step in their leadership journey, supporting the strategic development of a high-quality, knowledge-rich English curriculum. Working closely with senior leaders, you will help drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, while inspiring students to develop a love of English and achieve their full potential. Your contribution will play a key role in raising standards, supporting colleagues and improving outcomes for all learners.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a talented and reflective teacher with excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for improving educational outcomes. You will have a strong track record of securing progress in English, a commitment to high expectations for all pupils, and the ability to support and influence colleagues through coaching, collaboration and shared practice. The ideal candidate will be driven, organised and committed to inclusion, ensuring every student, regardless of background or ability, can succeed.

Why Join Us?

At The Birley Academy, you will join a supportive and values-driven school that was rated Good in all areas by Ofsted and where students are proud to be part of the academy community. As part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, you will benefit from high-quality professional development, leadership training and excellent career progression opportunities. You'll work within a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement and staff wellbeing, while enjoying the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives. Located in Sheffield, with easy access to both the city and the Peak District, The Birley Academy offers a rewarding career in a vibrant and welcoming community.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Birley Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1061 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Birley Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-birley-academy

The Birley Academy is a popular secondary academy in the southeast of Sheffield. We have a modern building set on a pleasant campus with excellent facilities.

We believe that our students are entitled to nothing but the best and are fully committed to transforming the school into an exceptional place to learn.

We can offer you students who are keen to become their best selves; student who will make you remember why working in a school is so special; staff who are hardworking and who want the best for our school; a
leadership team who are passionate and dedicated to making The Birley Academy brilliant and a supportive and aspirational Trust.

Our vision is simple: to ensure that we constantly challenge ourselves and our students to aspire to our very best, enjoying learning and being active members of the learning community. As part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, we work with all stakeholders including parents, local businesses, community leaders and our partner primaries to represent and best meet the needs of our students.

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