- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1060 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Director of English - Based in North West Leicestershire
More than one location, Lionheart Educational Trust12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
26 October 2026 at 8am
Date listed
14 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £68,691 to £75,664
Pay scale
- Leadership L11-15
What skills and experience we're looking for
JOB TITLE: Director of English – Based in North West Leicestershire
ACCOUNTABLE TO: CEO for Trust-wide standards but will be accountable to the Director of Curriculum
HOURS: Full Time
SALARY: Leadership Pay Range L11-15 (dependent on experience) £68,691 to £75,664
START: Spring Term 2027
Lionheart Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional professional to join our Trust executive leadership team as Director of English in our secondary phase. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction, leadership and management of English education across our schools. We see this post holder supporting our colleagues to fully embed the aims of the national and trust curriculum so that all pupils develop a love for the subject and make exceptional progress, thus facilitating and unlocking potential in a wide range of other disciplines.
The successful candidate will have a desire to work in a creative and strategic role that is anchored in teaching and learning and offers ample opportunity to implement academic research and to evaluate and develop effective schema. The Director of English will support heads of faculty in English across the trust and will be actively involved in the classroom experience of the children within our care.
How to Apply
Please apply and view the full job description on eTeach by following this link: -
https://www.eteach.com/job/assistant-director-of-mathematics-1579430
This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.
We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.
Closing date: Monday 26th October 2026 08:00am
Interviews: Tbc
Safeguarding Statement
Lionheart Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education we will do online checks for anyone who is shortlisted.
What the school offers its staff
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including 15% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electric and hybrid car scheme, electrical equipment, gym memberships, parking and more!
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- janine.matthews@lionhearttrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01162670067
School Details
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Mercia Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 592 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Mercia Academy website
The Newbridge School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 863 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- The Newbridge School website
Newhall Junior School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 284 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Arranging a visit to Lionheart Educational Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email janine.matthews@lionhearttrust.org.uk.
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