Regional Subject Leader - English

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Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 pro rata + TPS pension + additional benefits
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. Based: Based across one (or more) of our regions - East/Midlands/London & South/South West with frequent travel to and between schools and to our central offices in London. Hours: FTE depending on region(s) and circumstances: we are open to colleagues wishing to work part time or full time and keen to explore specific models that work for strong candidates.
Lift Schools is one of the largest and most ambitious multi-academy trusts in England. With schools across five regions, our mission is clear: to provide an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. English sits at the heart of that mission. We believe that strong foundations in English and literacy unlock opportunity, academic success and lifelong learning.
About the role These exciting new roles sit at the heart of our school support team. Working closely with our schools within a region, each Regional English Leader will build capacity and expertise to ensure excellent English teaching, leadership and student outcomes across the region.
You will lead the implementation of our English strategy across the schools, providing expert support and guidance to English leaders and their teams. You will use your experience and leadership skills to drive improvements in standards and teaching in English.
Reporting to the National Lead for Secondary English as part of an exciting new team of Regional English Leaders, you will work alongside Regional Education Directors, Heads of Department, Principals and other school leaders. This is a highly influential role, combining vision, expertise and effective implementation to make a meaningful difference to thousands of children nationwide.
About you You are an experienced and credible secondary English leader with a strong track record of improving English outcomes and teaching. You hold significant expertise in effective English education. You are strategic, network-minded and passionate about ensuring excellence as standard. This is a rare opportunity to make a difference to thousands of children and to influence national practice at scale, work alongside a highly committed, values-driven central curriculum team.
Who is Lift Schools? Lift Schools is made up of 59 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission: 'We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.' With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
How we support you At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you: Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career. Generous benefits: From your teacher pension plan to the benefits of annual leave during most teacher holiday periods, healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and much more.
The role is due to commence September 2026. This is a fixed term position for one year initially: however, Lift Schools is growing so there is scope for successful candidates to transition into a permanent role longer term.
Closing date: 6th May 2026 Interview date: w/c 11 May 2026
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. xehkeey PandoLogic. Keywords: Director of Education, Location: Ilford, ENG - IG2 6PY
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Location:
Ilford, ENG
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Education And Training

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