Lead Teacher of English

Salary: Lead Practitioner Scale L10 to L14 (£65,009 - £71,681) Contract: Full Time, Permanent Start date: September 2026 Armthorpe Academy, part of Consilium Academies, is seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Lead Teacher of English to support the continued development of English provision across our Trust schools.This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced leader of English to work collaboratively with the Director of English, senior leaders and subject teams to raise standards, improve outcomes and shape exceptional English education across the Trust. About the Role As Lead Teacher of English, you will play a key role in leading curriculum development, improving teaching and learning, and supporting school improvement across Consilium Academies. Based initially at Armthorpe Academy, you will work strategically across the Trust to: Lead the development of outstanding English provision and curriculum design Support Heads of Department to improve teaching, learning and assessment Deliver impactful intervention programmes to accelerate student progress Coach and develop colleagues through professional learning and instructional support Contribute to Trust-wide CPD, English networks and school improvement initiatives Use data analysis and evidence-informed practice to drive student achievement About Armthorpe Academy Armthorpe Academy is an ambitious and inclusive 11-16 school in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. We are committed to ensuring every student flourishes academically, socially and emotionally through a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum. We believe every learner has unique potential, and we are committed to developing the whole child while preparing students to thrive. About Consilium Academies Consilium Academies is a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust dedicated to Excellence and Equity with Integrity. Across our schools, we are committed to: Delivering exceptional educational outcomes Providing high-quality professional development and career progression Creating inclusive and supportive learning environments Fostering collaboration and innovation across our Trust Our Centre for Professional Learning provides extensive CPD opportunities, leadership development and tailored support to help colleagues flourish at every stage of their career. What We Are Looking For We are seeking a candidate who: Has significant leadership experience within English Demonstrates a proven track record of raising standards and improving outcomes Has strong knowledge of curriculum development, pedagogy and assessment Possesses excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills Has experience of supporting school improvement and working strategically Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and ensuring every student succeeds Why Join Us? At Consilium Academies, we value and invest in our staff. By joining Armthorpe Academy, you will benefit from: