Curriculum Leader for English
Thamesmead School, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9EE6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
26 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 January 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
- £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 1.2 £12,521
Curriculum Leader for English job summary
Are you passionate about leading English education and inspiring both students and staff? Thamesmead School is looking for a committed and ambitious Curriculum Leader for English to join our vibrant team.
As Curriculum Leader for English, you will:
- Set the strategic direction for English, developing and delivering an exciting vision that supports our whole school aims
- Lead a dedicated team to provide an engaging and high-quality curriculum, maximising student progress and enjoyment
- Monitor and support student achievement, using data to drive improvement and intervention
- Ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning, curriculum planning, and assessment
- Foster a positive, inclusive environment that supports staff development and student wellbeing
The ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status and strong teaching experience in secondary English
- A track record of leading or supporting curriculum development and raising standards
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
- A passion for developing students’ love of English and a commitment to their wider personal development
Why join Thamesmead School?
- A supportive and collaborative team ethos
- Opportunities for career development and professional learning
- Access to modern facilities in a well-resourced department
- A school-wide commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
Thamesmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Thamesmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Thamesmead School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1048 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thamesmead School website
The school is situated to the West of London with good rail and road access. Our location means our staff enjoy living in areas such as West and South West London, Surrey and Berkshire making fantastic choices for city, suburban or rural living available.
Thamesmead is a vibrant and successful school. In 2019 our students gained strong GCSE results. 85% of students gained a 4 grade or higher in English and Maths and 58% of students achieved a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths. 83% achieved 5 GCSEs or more graded at 4 or above.
"Pupils behave well, are co-operative and respectful towards their teachers and each other. Strong leadership aims to ensure that the school provides the best possible standards of teaching and learning."- Ofsted.
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