English Lead and Key Stage Lead Teacher

Job Introduction

Classroom-based  Upper Pay Range plus TLR for Federation English/Senior Leadership Team Responsibilities

Start date – January 2027, willing to consider applicants for an April 2027 start.

Closing date – Wednesday 25th November (1300hrs)

Interview date – Monday 7th December or Tuesday 8th December

We are seeking an excellent and ambitious teacher to join our federation as English Lead. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher on the Upper Pay Range who is ready to combine high-quality classroom teaching with strategic leadership of English across our schools (this role will not include Phonics as we have a Federation Phonics Lead).

You will be an inspiring classroom teacher with a strong understanding of how children learn to read, write, speak and listen. Working with senior leaders and colleagues across the federation, you will shape a coherent, inclusive and ambitious English curriculum, strengthen teaching practice and help every pupil develop confidence, fluency and a lasting enjoyment of language and literature.

The successful candidate will have a clear federation-wide remit, while remaining firmly rooted in day-to-day classroom practice. The TLR recognises responsibility for leading English, supporting colleagues, securing sustained improvement in outcomes and being part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Key responsibilities

· Provide consistently strong teaching and learning across the primary curriculum.

· Lead the strategic development, implementation and evaluation of English across the federation.

· Champion reading for pleasure, early reading, fluency, comprehension, writing, spelling, grammar and oracy.

· Ensure curriculum progression, consistency and appropriate challenge from the early years through to Key Stage 2.

· Model effective practice, coach colleagues and lead professional development.

· Use assessment, monitoring and pupil outcomes to identify priorities and evaluate impact.

· Support teachers to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and pupils working at greater depth.

· Manage English resources effectively and promote rich, diverse and engaging texts.

· Work collaboratively with senior leaders, governors and external partners, reporting clearly on standards, actions and impact.

· Attend and contribute to Senior Leadership Team meetings.

About you

You will:

· Hold Qualified Teacher Status and demonstrate a successful record of teaching within the primary phase.

· Be an excellent practitioner, ideally including experience across all primary phases.

· Have strong subject and pedagogical knowledge in English, including the teaching of reading and writing. Ideally, you will be experienced in leading English.

· Show evidence of leading improvement, influencing colleagues and evaluating the impact of your work.

· Use assessment and evidence to raise standards without creating unnecessary workload.

· Set high expectations for behaviour, inclusion, safeguarding and pupils’ personal development.

· Communicate clearly, build positive relationships and work effectively across more than one school.

· Be reflective, organised and committed to ongoing professional learning.

What we offer

· A key leadership role with the opportunity to shape English across a supportive federation.

· Protected leadership time appropriate to the responsibilities of the post.

· Collaborative colleagues, supportive senior leaders and engaged governors.

· High-quality professional development and opportunities to grow as a curriculum leader.

· Enthusiastic pupils and school communities that value reading, writing and wider achievement.

· UPR salary plus a TLR for English/Senior Leadership Team responsibility, in line with the school’s pay policy.

Visits and how to apply

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our schools and meet members of the team. To arrange a visit or an informal conversation, please contact the school office 01256 321928.

To apply, please complete the application form. Please send completed applications to Sandra Morton, Business Manager [s.morton@southview-jun.hants.sch.uk] by 1300hrs on Wednesday 25th November. CVs will not be accepted.

References: Please provide details of two referees, including your current or most recent employer. References may be requested before interview in line with safer recruitment practice.

Safeguarding and equal opportunities

South View Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, barred-list check where applicable, identity and right-to-work checks, qualification checks, references and online searches undertaken as part of due diligence.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for candidates who require them.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.