Curriculum Leader of English

Tarleton Academy, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6AQ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) plus TLR 1.2 £12,960

Curriculum Leader of English job summary

Do you have a passion for literature, language, and leading others to inspire young minds?

We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious, and enthusiastic Curriculum Leader of English to lead our English provision and inspire both students and colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner and committed leader to shape the direction of the English curriculum, drive high standards of teaching and learning, and foster a culture in which every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

As Curriculum Leader of English, you will provide clear vision and leadership for the subject, developing a rich, ambitious, and engaging curriculum that builds students’ confidence in reading, writing, speaking, and communication. From inspiring a lifelong love of literature to strengthening literacy and securing excellent outcomes, you will play a key role in ensuring English is a vibrant, successful, and inclusive area of the school.

If you are ready to lead with energy, creativity, and high expectations, and to make English a subject where both students and staff can thrive, we would love to hear from you.

As our new Curriculum Leader of English, you will:

• Provide strong and inspirational leadership for English, establishing a clear vision and high expectations for teaching, learning, and achievement.

• Lead the development and implementation of an ambitious, engaging, and inclusive English curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.

• Drive high standards of teaching and learning across the subject, modelling excellent classroom practice and supporting colleagues to develop their expertise.

• Foster a culture and love of reading, writing, literature, and language across the school.

• Monitor and evaluate student progress and outcomes, using assessment and data effectively to identify priorities and secure continued improvement.

• Support, develop, and motivate colleagues through effective coaching, collaboration, professional development, and the sharing of best practice.

• Ensure students are challenged and supported to develop their analytical, creative, literacy, and communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete our online application form in full, along with a personal statement to support your application and outline the relevant experience you can bring to Endeavour Learning Trust.

Applications should be submitted by 9am on Friday 16th October 2026

Interviews are to be confirmed

If you have any questions, please contact our Operations Manager, Anthony via a.vose@tarletonacademy.org

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 Tarleton Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 674 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Tarleton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tarleton-academy

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