Lead Practitioner for English (Head of Department)
Posted 19 hours 23 minutes ago by CLARUS EDUCATION
Lead Practitioner for English (Head of Department) - Hertfordshire
Location: Hertfordshire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: MPS/UPS Fringe + TLR
We are seeking an outstanding and inspiring Lead Practitioner for English (Head of Department) to lead a successful and collaborative department in our welcoming secondary school in Hertfordshire, starting in September 2025.
The ideal candidate for this Lead Practitioner for English role will have a proven record of excellent teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, ideally 5 and demonstrate the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of teachers. You will bring a clear vision for delivering high-quality English provision and achieving outstanding outcomes for students.
As a Lead Practitioner for English, you will be expected to drive standards through effective curriculum planning, assessment strategies, and quality assurance processes. A passion for developing students' love of literature, language, and expression is essential, along with a commitment to setting high expectations for both staff and students. Above all, we are looking for someone who embodies our core values: Respect, Aspire, Nurture, and Achieve.
In return, we offer a well-established English department with a strong culture of collaboration and high standards. Our students are enthusiastic, respectful, and have a genuine love for learning. You will be supported by a senior leadership team that values innovation, professional development, and staff wellbeing.
Our school promotes both academic success and holistic student development, underpinned by a vibrant culture where every child is known and valued. Staff benefit from outstanding CPD and leadership development opportunities, as well as initiatives such as a cycle to work scheme, on-site parking, and employee wellbeing support.
Our school is proud of its inclusive, supportive, and nurturing atmosphere. We encourage students to be ambitious, creative, and reflective in all aspects of their learning.
As the Lead Practitioner for English, you will play a vital role in shaping their educational experiences and outcomes.
We are actively recruiting for this Lead Practitioner post and encourage early applications.
To apply for this Lead Practitioner for English position, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Lead Practitioner for English role now and will be interviewing ASAP.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As the Lead Practitioner for English, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Lead Practitioner for English candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Lead Practitioner for English post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply for this Lead Practitioner for English opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Lead Practitioner for English role within 48 hours.
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Lead Practitioner for English (Head of Department) - Hertfordshire