Curriculum Leader of English
The Stephen Longfellow Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8PGDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 Hours Per Week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR + TLR 1B
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Stephen Longfellow Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Curriculum Leader of English. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy - the successful applicant will be expected to provide strong leadership that results in a English Department which provides first class teaching and learning opportunities for both students and staff, instigates and develops innovative approaches to English that will stimulate all students to achieve their full potential and ensure the delivery of high-quality provision in curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Potential applicants should have:
- A good honours degree in a directly related subject and Qualified Teacher Status.
- A strong track record of teaching English with evidence of securing excellent outcomes and raising student achievement.
- In-depth knowledge of current curriculum developments and effective teaching and learning strategies in English.
- The ability to lead, inspire and develop others, with a commitment to high standards, innovation and continuous improvement.
- A passion for education and a commitment to making a positive difference to students’ lives.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
- Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
- A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Stephen Longfellow Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 0 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Stephen Longfellow Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@stephenlongfellow.leeds.sch.uk
Arranging a visit to The Stephen Longfellow Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stephenlongfellow.leeds.sch.uk.
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