Lead Practitioner of English

We are looking for an outstanding and ambitious English teacher to join our team as Lead Practitioner English. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner who is passionate about English, committed to developing others and driven to ensure that every student receives an excellent education.

At Paddington Academy, we have high expectations for teaching and learning and a strong commitment to the ongoing development of our teachers. Our English curriculum is ambitious and knowledge-rich, designed to develop students' reading, writing and analytical skills, whilst fostering a genuine appreciation of literature and language. We believe that expert teaching is developed through collaboration, feedback and a relentless commitment to improvement.

As Lead Practitioner English, you will play a key role in developing the quality of teaching and learning across the department. You will work closely with the Subject Leader to support curriculum development, create high-quality teaching materials and ensure that lessons are planned with precision and delivered effectively. You will lead Curriculum Masterclasses to strengthen subject knowledge and teaching expertise, ensuring that colleagues have the knowledge and confidence to deliver excellent lessons.

A central part of the role will be supporting the professional development of colleagues. Through coaching, mentoring, modelling and feedback, you will help teachers refine their practice, including supporting trainees and early career teachers. You will also contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of the English curriculum, sharing effective practice and helping to secure consistently high standards across the department.

We are looking for someone who is an excellent classroom practitioner, has excellent subject knowledge and a strong track record of securing excellent outcomes for students. Above all, you will share our belief in the importance of high expectations, the power of excellent teaching and the potential of every student to succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to a department where professional development, collaboration and excellence in teaching are central to our work.

Why work at Paddington Academy?

At Paddington Academy, we are committed to providing an exceptional education for our students and an environment where teachers can thrive. We offer:

• A culture of excellence: High expectations, excellent behaviour and a disruption-free learning environment where teachers can focus on teaching and students can focus on learning.

• A commitment to professional development: We value continuous improvement with weekly 'Curriculum Masterclasses' that support staff to develop subject expertise.

• An ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum: Carefully sequenced curricula and high-quality shared resources that support expert planning and effective teaching.

• Opportunities for career progression: A strong commitment to developing future leaders, with opportunities to take on responsibility, develop leadership expertise and progress within the academy and United Learning.

• A school at the heart of teacher development: As the lead school for United Teaching National SCITT and a Teaching School Hub for Central London, we offer opportunities to contribute to the development of teachers at different stages of their careers.

• A national network of expertise: Access to United Learning's network of schools, subject specialists and professional development opportunities, providing opportunities to collaborate and share best practice.