Assistant Learning Director of English
Kingsthorpe College, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7HR8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
24 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 2(a) £3,527
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS plus TLR 2(a) £3,527
Assistant Learning Director of English job summary
Assistant Learning Director of English TLR2A £3,527
We are seeking an inspirational, highly motivated and innovative Assistant Learning Director of English to join our welcoming and high performing English team. We believe all students have the right to experience an academically rich and inclusive curriculum, where all students learn to develop and hone their own creative voice. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a desire to build strong relationships within the team and across the school.
The role of Assistant Learning Director would involve taking on responsibility within the department that promotes good progress in students. Exact responsibilities would be discussed with the learning director and the deputy learning director based on strengths and areas of development. Our department is friendly, collaborative and dedicated to being the best we can be, utilising examiner experience and professional development opportunities to ensure we secure excellent progress for our students.
Why join us:
We invest in and support our aspirant and highly skilled staff, making it easy to access opportunities for continued professional development
Our safe and nurturing environment enables staff to thrive
We are a collaborative team working across the school and with wider Trust colleagues - sharing ideas, spreading best practice, supporting and challenging, and bringing out our very best
Our faculty consistently beats national performance indicators year on year
About us: Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy with approximately 1,400 students on roll (200 students Post 16). We were graded by Ofsted as Good in all areas in December 2019 and in March 2025 Ofsted inspection found that Kingsthorpe College has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. We are now looking forward to the next stage of our journey from good to great. In September 2021, we joined Orbis Education Trust, and this has unlocked further possibilities for colleagues to develop, progress, and make a significant contribution to inspiring the students within our schools. We therefore believe it is an exciting time to join #TeamKC and be part of a community, which is resolute in its drive to help our students leave with the confidence and skills to be able to take part in the great conversations of our times.
We have also implemented a bespoke leadership programme enabling staff to develop their knowledge and understanding of leadership. This has provided a number of promotional opportunities for staff within the school and wherever possible, we will promote from within our trust. We believe that Kingsthorpe College provides something unique and the perfect environment in which both staff and students have opportunities to flourish and grow in a world of possibilities.
The position is open for April 2026.
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Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Tuesday, 24th February 2026. Provisional interview date Friday, 27th February 2026.
If this role attracts sufficient interest before closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. If you want more info about the role, please contact us at hr@orbismat.com or 01604 716106.
Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance. The school is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Kingsthorpe College Safeguarding Policy is available to download in the 'Policies' area of our website.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Kingsthorpe College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1394 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Kingsthorpe College website
Kingsthorpe College is the kind of school which is dedicated to ensuring that we make a difference, in any way that we can, to both our community and our young people. We are passionate about providing opportunities for all our students to achieve artistic, athletic and academic excellence. We very much believe that our role is to help develop successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens. In addition to ensuring that all our young people achieve their potential in these areas, there is also a genuine commitment to respect for individuals which is demonstrated in the daily life of the College.
One of the first things you notice when you walk into the College is how friendly everybody is to each other – how frequently people smile, take an interest in other people, and find something positive and encouraging to say. We always take the time to celebrate success.
For us, high quality relationships are at the heart of everything that we do. We want our young people to be happy, confident, curious, and resilient learners. We know that this can only happen if relationships, built on trust and mutual respect, are central to all aspects of our work. We believe that when young people feel safe and secure, everything is possible, and we promise to do our utmost to make sure that we unlock the potential in everyone.
All we can ask from our students is that they do their best, and we value hard work, determination, and thoughtfulness highly. We want all our young people to ask themselves just one question at the end of every day – was I better today than I was yesterday? So whilst passing exams, and gaining the necessary qualifications to take that next step, is hugely important, we are equally committed to providing our young people with the space and resources to develop their character. We are proud of the extracurricular provision that we are able to offer, and we work hard to give our students plenty of opportunities to develop their confidence and creativity – both in and out of lessons.
We also believe in clarity of communication, and the power of feedback. We always welcome open and honest dialogue between all those involved in and with the College. We are committed to a restless excellence which can only be achieved through regular feedback, and you will always find us receptive to this. We are excited and optimistic about what the future holds for the young people and community which we serve.
Of course the best way to experience KC is by visiting us, and you will always find our doors open. If you would like to come and see us, please do get in touch.
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