English Lead Practitioner – Enfield – September 2026
 
A high-performing, Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school and Sixth Form in Enfield is seeking an exceptional English Lead Practitioner to join its team from September 2026. This is a rare Secondary/Sixth Form Teaching Opportunity for an academically accomplished practitioner ready to drive standards across KS3–KS5 within a structured, high-expectations environment.
 
The school is recognised for its ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum and consistently strong GCSE and A-Level outcomes in English Literature and Language. Behaviour systems are centralised and consistently applied, creating calm, disruption-free classrooms. A culture of scholarly teaching, evidence-informed practice and professional trust underpins all aspects of school life. The successful English Lead Practitioner – Enfield – September 2026 will play a pivotal role in shaping pedagogy, coaching colleagues and ensuring excellence in curriculum delivery across the department.
 
What the school offers:
• A clear leadership pathway with whole-school influence
• Structured CPD focused on instructional coaching and curriculum design
• Centralised behaviour systems and strong pastoral infrastructure
• Collaborative planning and reduced administrative workload
• Opportunities for additional TLR responsibilities and wider leadership
 
What the role involves:
• Modelling outstanding English teaching across KS3–KS5
• Leading on curriculum refinement and evidence-based pedagogy
• Using assessment data to drive measurable pupil progress
• Coaching and mentoring teachers to secure consistently strong outcomes
• Contributing to whole-school teaching and learning strategy
 
The school is looking for an English Lead Practitioner who:
• Holds UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has a strong academic background, ideally a 2:1 or above from a reputable or Russell Group university
• Demonstrates substantial, successful UK secondary teaching experience with clear impact on outcomes
• Has delivered structured lessons within established behaviour frameworks
• Can evidence measurable progress at GCSE and A-Level
• Is legally entitled to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
 
Outer London MPS: £37,870–£50,474 (UPS up to £56,154). Leadership scale or additional TLR available for the successful English Lead Practitioner. This Permanent English Lead Practitioner role is ideal for ambitious teachers seeking long-term progression within a high-achieving Enfield secondary environment.
 
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English Lead Practitioner | September 2026 | INDHOT