- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 479 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Michael's CofE Academy website
Trust Lead Practitioner (Teaching & Learning Consultant)
More than one location, Enhance Academy Trust13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Assistant headteacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale: L4 - L8 (£58,569 to £61,534)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Enhance Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Trust Lead Practitioner to join our established team, supporting our primary academies across Barnsley, Kirklees, and Wakefield. We welcome applications from experienced primary practitioners with a proven track record of outstanding teaching and of supporting colleagues to develop and refine their practice.
We are a successful and growing Church of England Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising 16 primary academies (with two more schools joining soon) and a Post‑16 Creative and Performing Arts free school. This exciting opportunity will enable an inspiring and highly motivated teacher to join a team of experienced Trust leaders and work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust to have a direct and sustained impact on the quality of teaching and learning within our primary academies.
What the school offers its staff
This role offers the opportunity to develop new skills and expertise while extending your understanding of a range of educational contexts by working across a group of schools. The successful candidate will be involved in coaching and mentoring, team teaching, modelling best practice in planning, teaching, and assessment, and co-designing and leading high‑quality CPD.
You may be based in one academy for a sustained period or work across several schools each week to strengthen teaching and learning. This is a unique opportunity to fast‑track your career within a supportive and ambitious Trust.
The successful applicant will have a strong record of raising standards through highly effective classroom practice and, ideally, experience across the primary age range.
If you feel you have the experience, skills, and qualities to be successful in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Informal conversations are warmly welcomed and encouraged prior to submitting an application.
For further information or to arrange a discussion, please contact:
- Mark Randall, CEO: mark.randall@enhanceacad.org.uk
- Simon McCarthy, Deputy CEO: simon.mccarthy@enhanceacad.org.uk
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
Enhance Academy Trust has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- mark.randall@enhanceacad.org.uk
Enhance Academy Trust is a Church of England Multi-Academy Trust comprising of sixteen primary schools located across Wakefield, Barnsley and Kirklees and a post 16 performing arts free school.
The Trust works very closely with its academies and encourages them to help each other whilst at the same time allowing them a reasonable amount of autonomy. It has kept to this model whilst expanding and wants to continue to follow similar principles in the future.
Our vision is to deliver improved educational outcomes and learning skills to enable our young people to live well in the world around them. We also aim to allow our academy leaders and staff to develop the individual character of our academies so they can best serve their local communities.
School Details
St Michael's CofE Academy
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 121 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Diamond Wood Community Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 361 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Diamond Wood Community Academy website
St Botolphs CE Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 304 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Botolphs CE Academy website
Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 229 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy website
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 172 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Royston St John Baptist CE Primary website
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 158 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lepton CofE Primary Academy website
Overthorpe CofE Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 224 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Overthorpe CofE Academy website
St Helen's CE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Helen's CE Primary School website
Sandal Magna Community Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 263 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sandal Magna Community Academy website
St Giles C of E Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 349 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Giles C of E Academy website
Christ Church CE Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 213 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Christ Church CE Academy website
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 117 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Highburton CofE First Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 10
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 173 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 10
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Highburton CofE First Academy website
Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 202 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy website
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