Deputy Curriculum Leader of English

Virtual coffee chats available - book yours today and let's talk English, leadership and your next step   Lead with ambition. Inspire through English. Shape futures at The King’s School.    Are you an outstanding teacher looking to take the next step in your career?    We’re looking for a passionate and ambitious Deputy Curriculum Leader of English to join our team at The King’s School. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring middle leader to provide strategic leadership across this vibrant curriculum area.   You will be responsible for raising standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement, and for ensuring that all learners have access to a high-quality, inclusive and engaging curriculum.   Why join us?    This is a fantastic opportunity to take a lead role in shaping the long-term vision, direction, and development of the curriculum area, ensuring they are fully aligned with the aims, objectives, and ethos of the school.   A forward-thinking school and Trust with a strong commitment to inclusion   A highly supportive and ambitious Senior and Middle Leadership Teams.     Pontefract Academies Trust are merging with  Ark Schools  on 1 September 2026. This partnership will strengthen the support we offer our students and staff, while creating new opportunities for collaboration and professional development across both trusts, for all subject areas.  Please  click here  to find out more about the Pontefract Academies Trust and Ark Schools merger.  As Deputy Curriculum Leader of English you will:    Support the Curriculum Leader in driving the vision and strategy for the English department   Contribute to developing an engaging, challenging curriculum   Develop and support staff to ensure consistently strong teaching and learning within the department  Monitor student progress and use performance data to raise achievement   Help manage resources and maintain high standards across the department   Build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and partner schools   We’re looking for someone who:    Is an ambitious, proactive classroom practitioner who models excellent teaching   Has the drive to raise standards and maintain high expectations   Brings fresh thinking and a willingness to challenge and improve practice   Is passionate about English and inspires through an ambitious curriculum  Works collaboratively and contributes positively to the school community  Demonstrates strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills   Contract Details &nbs