Lead Practitioner for English

Uckfield College, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: LP1 to LP5

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly skilled English teacher to join our forward-thinking team at Uckfield College as a Lead Practitioner, who will work closely with our SLT to improve the educational outcomes of our students. In this key role, you will excel in the classroom - but, just as importantly, you will be instrumental in supporting not only your departmental colleagues to be the best they can be in the classroom and beyond, but also be involved in the exciting next chapter of our journey.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a desire to achieve strong outcomes. We need someone who wants to become a beacon of excellent practice in a classroom environment, whilst supporting SLT to drive up standards in the classroom for all our young people. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and fast-track your career toward senior leadership roles, working closely with the Curriculum Leader for English on impactful initiatives.

What the school offers its staff

Working at Uckfield College means joining a vibrant, dedicated and skilled team, who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students. In return we offer a wealth of staff benefits including:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• Extensive professional development opportunities

• Free on-site parking

• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services

• Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities, and social events

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

We are committed to the safeguarding of children. References and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be conducted on successful applicants. Please note all roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Information Booklet - Lead Practitioner for English - Jan 2026.pdf - 2.39 MB (opens in new tab)

About Uckfield College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1602 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Uckfield College website
• Email address: hr@uckfield.college
• Phone number: 01825 764844
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/uckfield-college

Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular College in the heart of rural Sussex yet within commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne and the South Coast. Our College is an excellent working environment characterised by happy, well-motivated students and innovative and enthusiastic teachers.

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