Department Leader
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, CB6 1LJ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026 or before if possible
Closing date
30 April 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
26 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £59,569.00 - £64,691.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership L6-L10
Department Leader job summary
Location:Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Leadership Scale L6-10 £58,569 - £64,961
Due to continued growth, Highfield Littleport Academy is looking to appoint a Department Leader who is ready to play an influential role in shaping high-quality teaching and learning across the school. This post offers a meaningful leadership opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is motivated by improvement, collaboration and making a genuine difference for children with complex needs.
Alongside leading a department or learning pathway, the role combines strategic leadership with the opportunity to teach and lead a class, keeping practice firmly rooted in the classroom. Working closely with colleagues and the wider leadership team, the successful candidate will support and develop staff, strengthen provision and contribute to the ongoing development of the academy community.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional leadership of a department or learning pathway, aligned to the academy improvement plan
- Lead curriculum development, teaching and learning, ensuring high expectations for all pupils
- Line manage and support staff, including contribution to CPD and performance development
- Teach effectively within the special school context, promoting strong progress and wellbeing
- Contribute actively to senior leadership, behaviour systems, safeguarding and partnership with families
Why Join Our Trust?
- Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
- Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
- Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and teacher pensions.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.
Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Emma Brooke, School Business Manager, at: emma.brooke@highfieldlittleport.org (01353 223301)
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.
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 Highfield Littleport Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 146 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Highfield Littleport Academy website
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