Lead Practitioner - English

Leigh Academy Mascalls, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6LT

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026 or earlier if possible

• Closing date

  29 September 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership Scale based on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicatedLead Practitioner - Englishto join our vibrant and high-achieving English department at Leigh Academy Mascalls. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to become part of a supportive team and contribute to our students' academic success and personal growth.

As an English Teacher, you'll be responsible for delivering engaging and high-quality lessons across all key stages, fostering a love for literature and language in our students. You will be an integral part of a department known for its collaborative spirit and innovative teaching practices. In addition to delivering exemplary lessons, you will be mentoring colleagues, and leveraging data analysis to drive continuous improvement within the department. You'll champion positive student engagement by establishing high expectations and creating an inspiring learning environment.

We are committed to the professional development of all staff and have an active, supportive team who helps each other succeed.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a genuine passion for English. You should have a strong subject knowledge and a proven ability to deliver excellent teaching.

We are keen for someone to join us as soon as possible, so apply today if you are interested!

What the school offers its staff

Leigh Academy Mascalls is a high-achieving, community-focused school where every student is known, supported and challenged to thrive. Our unique small school model—divided into four distinct colleges—fosters a personalised learning environment, empowering students to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and ambitious setting.

Recognised by Ofsted as a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and behaviour, we’re proud of our culture of high expectations, strong relationships and a shared commitment to excellence. As noted in our latest inspection, Mascalls is “a happy place to be” where “staff feel valued”—and where leadership is focused on supporting both student and staff success.

Our modern facilities combine light, open spaces with character-rich buildings, creating an inspiring environment for teaching and learning. Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned educator, you’ll join a team driven by innovation, professional growth and a passion for transforming lives.

Be part of our journey toward excellence—where your ideas are valued, your impact is real, and your career can truly flourish.To find out more about Leigh Academy Mascalls, pleaseclick here.

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.

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About Leigh Academy Mascalls

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1238 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Mascalls website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mascalls-academy

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