Curriculum Leader

Noel-Baker Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 58,569.00 - 64,691.00

Curriculum Leader job summary

Curriculum Leader - English

Noel-Baker Academy, Derby

Salary Range: Leadership Scale L6–L10

FTE Salary: £58,658 – £64,690

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Closing date: Thursday 19th March at 9am

Noel-Baker Academy is seeking an ambitious, values-driven Curriculum Leader for English. This is a rare opportunity to shape a core subject while influencing teaching and learning across the entire academy.

About the Role

As Curriculum Leader for English, you will:

• Lead the strategic development of an ambitious, well-sequenced English curriculum
• Ensure consistently high-quality teaching and learning across all key stages
• Use data intelligently to drive improvement, close gaps and raise outcomes
• Model excellent practice and develop staff through coaching, CPD and professional dialogue
• Oversee targeted interventions, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND make strong progress

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a leader who:

• Has a strong track record of improving English outcomes in a secondary setting
• Understands high-quality curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment
• Can articulate and model excellent English teaching
• Is confident leading Literacy beyond their subject area
• Uses data and evaluation intelligently to inform improvement
• Can inspire, support and hold colleagues to account
• Is committed to inclusion, high expectations and continuous improvement

Why Join Noel-Baker Academy?

• A supportive, values-driven culture built on trust, collaboration and professional growth
• The chance to shape both a core subject and whole-school Literacy strategy
• Strong leadership development opportunities within the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust
• A welcoming community with excellent transport links and affordable living
• Close proximity to the Peak District National Park — perfect for work–life balance

About Us

Noel-Baker Academy is part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust. We are committed to providing an inclusive, academically rigorous education for all pupils, regardless of background. Our vision is simple: high expectations, high ambition and high achievement for every child.

How to Apply

Apply via our online recruitment portal. For enquiries or to arrange a visit, contact: 📧 vacancies@noelbakeracademy.co.uk 📞 01332 572026

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and shortlisted candidates may be contacted before the closing date.

Noel-Baker Academy and L.E.A.D. Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Noel-Baker Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Noel-Baker Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/noel-baker-academy

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