Lead Practitioner - English

Woodfield Academy, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: LP 2 - 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• 5+ GCSEs including English and Mathematics, or equivalent

• QTS or EQUIVALENT qualification(s)

• Highly successful classroom practitioner

• Understanding of KS2-KS3 curriculum progression and transition requirements

What the school offers its staff

• A health care plan from Simply Health making sure you are always assured that your own physical and mental health is our priority.

• An Employee Assistance Programme

• A senior leadership team who will provide support to allow you to be successful within your role

• Woodfield ‘wonders of the week’ where staff nominate each other for the great work they are doing

• Senior leaders openly encourage career progression and share the many professional development opportunities with staff.

• A staff team who are caring and always look out for each other. The staff room is a focal point of wellbeing where strong friendships and working relationships are established.

• A social element, where celebrating together is encouraged.

• A sense of belonging and that every role is valued under the #onewoodfield ethos

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.

The governors and Headteacher are looking to appoint a forward-thinking department leader who has up-to-date knowledge of the latest strategies to improve progress for all learners in English, with particular expertise in leveraging digital platforms to enhance learning outcomes. They will need to have excellent leadership skills to support specialist teachers and TAs whilst driving innovation in digital learning approaches.

The Lead Practitioner will be responsible for improving standards in English across KS3, with a particular focus on working closely with the KS2 phase leader to ensure curriculum coherence and smooth transitions for learners. This role offers an exciting opportunity to embed digital platforms across KS3 to drive progress in writing and reading, particularly in preparation for the upcoming national Year 8 reading assessments.

How to apply

Closing date: Monday 27th April, 9am.

Interview date: Friday 1st May.

For more information, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Sharon Little, Headteacher's PA/School Operations Officer on recruitment@woodfield.bmat.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.

Woodfield Academy is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Woodfield Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 570 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodfield Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@woodfield.bmat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01527 527081
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodfield-academy

Woodfield Academy is a popular 5-form entry middle school with over 500 pupils on roll, aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.

Arranging a visit to Woodfield Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@woodfield.bmat.co.uk.

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