Lead Practitioner - English

Join an English department focused on strong teaching and excellent outcomes.

Ernest Bevin Academy, Tooting, London
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: United Learning Leading Practitioner Pay, FTE £64,764 Per Annum

Ernest Bevin Academy is seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Lead Practitioner in English to join a committed and forward-thinking department. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented classroom practitioner who is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and helping students develop a strong understanding of the world around them.

The Lead Practitioner in English is responsible for leading strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of the English curriculum across the school.

The post holder will inspire high standards of teaching and learning. Alongside of leadership responsibilities, the Lead Practitioner in English will deliver high-quality English lessons and contribute to the wider life of the school.

You will work closely with senior leaders to drive improvement, ensuring that the department delivers consistently strong outcomes and provides a high-quality learning experience for every student.

About the role

You will play a key role in delivering an engaging and ambitious English curriculum that develops students' analytical thinking, subject knowledge and curiosity about the wider world. You will join a collaborative department with high expectations for teaching, learning and student achievement.

Key responsibilities include

• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons that support strong student progress
• Creating a positive, purposeful and inclusive classroom environment
• Assessing, monitoring and tracking student achievement effectively
• Using data to inform planning and improve outcomes
• Adapting teaching to meet the needs of all learners
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen teaching and learning
• Contributing to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities within the department
• Supporting the wider life of the school community

Person specification

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Hold appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the subject with an ability to teach to GCSE level and A level.
• Lead, support and develop staff within the English department
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of all students
• Have strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Be committed to inclusive education and raising achievement for all learners
• Be willing to contribute positively to the wider school community

About the school

Ernest Bevin Academy is an ambitious and inclusive inner-London boys' school committed to academic excellence and strong pastoral care. Our students reflect the diversity of the local community, and we are dedicated to ensuring every young person achieves their full potential.

As part of United Learning, staff benefit from a strong culture of collaboration, shared curriculum resources and high-quality professional development. Our teaching approach is grounded in research-informed practice, including the Science of Learning and Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction, supported through regular deliberate practice and structured CPD.

What we offer

• Competitive salary within the United Learning pay scale
• Access to a contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced employee benefits including wellbeing support and rewards schemes
• Extensive continuous professional development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career progression within United Learning

Safeguarding

All applicants will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding and background checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and to commence interviews prior to the advertised closing date. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you have not been contacted within 10 days of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.