- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1094 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Medina College website
Regional Secondary English Strategy Lead
More than one location, Hisp Multi Academy Trust Ltd7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
14 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time with a 0.4fte in class teaching commitment
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £68,691 - £75,664
Pay scale
- L11-L15
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Has Qualified Teacher Status and a strong track record
of successful secondary English teaching.
- Has experience of curriculum leadership, school
improvement and raising standards.
- Demonstrates expertise in curriculum design,
implementation, assessment and evidence-informed practice.
- Has the ability to build strong professional
relationships and influence colleagues at all levels.
- Is committed to collaboration and developing
sustainable improvement through others.
- Possesses excellent communication, coaching and
leadership skills.
- Shares HISP's unwavering commitment to securing the
very best outcomes for every pupil.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly effective English leader to make a significant impact across multiple schools, supporting excellence in curriculum implementation, teaching, assessment and pupil outcomes.
The successful candidate will be an inspirational practitioner with a strong track record of improving outcomes in English. They will possess the expertise, credibility and leadership skills required to work alongside Headteachers, senior leaders and English departments to drive improvement, build leadership capacity and strengthen collaboration across the Trust.
Rooted firmly in HISP's values of Pupils First, Equity, Excellence, Ambition, Sustainability and Courage, the postholder will play a key role in ensuring that every pupil experiences a high-quality English education that enables them to thrive academically and personally.
The role will initially focus on supporting HISP's secondary schools, providing sustained leadership capacity and working closely with school leaders and the Trust Education Team to identify priorities, develop effective improvement strategies and evaluate their impact.
Working as part of the Trust English and Education Teams, the successful candidate will lead curriculum implementation, evidence-informed improvement and professional development, whilst maintaining a significant classroom presence through a teaching commitment of up to 0.4.
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.
As a Regional
Secondary English Strategy Lead, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership for English across
identified schools and regions, driving continuous improvement in
teaching, curriculum implementation, assessment and pupil outcomes.
- Lead the successful implementation and embedding of
the Trust's English curriculum, ensuring high-quality provision for all
pupils.
- Support schools in developing ambitious and effective
approaches to raising standards at Key Stage 4, particularly in English
Language and English Literature.
- Build strong collaborative networks across schools,
enabling the sharing of expertise, resources and effective practice.
- Coach, develop and inspire English leaders and
teachers, building sustainable leadership capacity across the Trust.
- Design and deliver high-quality professional
development that responds directly to curriculum, assessment and pupil
outcome priorities.
- Work closely with Headteachers, senior leaders and the
Trust Education Team to identify and address school improvement
priorities.
- Promote the vision, values and strategic priorities of
HISP Multi Academy Trust.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and
young people by ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are fully
implemented and upheld.
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 Hisp Multi Academy Trust Ltd
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- hr@hispmat.org
Our Trust's purpose is courageous, transformative education for all. Celebrating diversity and inclusion, our vision is to create and promote supportive environments that eliminate barriers to education and empower individuals.
School Details
Medina College
Carisbrooke College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 615 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Carisbrooke College website
Arranging a visit to Hisp Multi Academy Trust Ltd
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@hispmat.org.
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