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English Lead Practitioner Enfield September 2026

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A high-performing secondary school with sixth form in Enfield is seeking an exceptional English Lead Practitioner to join their outstanding English faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent English Lead Practitioner role within a school rated Outstanding by Ofsted, recognised for its culture of pedagogical excellence, ambitious literary curriculum, and genuine commitment to developing the very best classroom practitioners.
About the School
This Enfield secondary school and sixth form has built a strong and well-deserved reputation for academic rigour and innovative, evidence-based teaching. The English department delivers a rich, knowledge-driven curriculum spanning classic and contemporary literature, analytical writing, language study, and oracy development across KS3, KS4, and KS5, with consistently strong examination outcomes at every level. Behaviour is underpinned by robust, consistent whole-school systems - enabling teachers to lead learning with confidence and authority. Staff development is a genuine priority, and the school actively seeks practitioners who can both model and inspire excellence across the wider teaching community.
What the School Offers

The Role
As English Lead Practitioner, you will combine exceptional classroom teaching across KS3, KS4, and KS5 with a wider responsibility for driving pedagogical quality across the English department and beyond. You will model outstanding practice, lead on curriculum and assessment development, deliver coaching and professional learning to colleagues, and use pupil progress data intelligently to raise attainment at every level. You will contribute to whole-school teaching and learning strategy, champion literacy across the curriculum, and play a key role in enrichment provision - including creative writing programmes, university preparation initiatives, and reading for pleasure campaigns.
What the School is Looking For
This permanent English Lead Practitioner position is best suited to candidates who:

This is a senior classroom-facing role. Candidates without a proven record of outstanding UK secondary English teaching and evidence of wider professional influence will not be considered.
Salary & Contract
Outer London MPS: £37,870 to £50,474, with UPS up to £56,154. A TLR1 is attached to reflect the whole-school leadership dimension of this role. Exact value confirmed on application.
If you are an experienced, high-calibre English Lead Practitioner or senior English Teacher ready to take on whole-school influence, this English Lead Practitioner opportunity in Enfield is a compelling next step for a practitioner committed to long-term impact. We welcome applications from outstanding individuals passionate about Secondary and Sixth Form Teaching and dedicated to shaping the next generation of English educators.
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English Lead Practitioner | September 2026 | INDTEACH
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