Lead Practitioner for English

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/OVA/84323

Location

Middleton Crescent, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0PX

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£66, £73,105.00 Annually (FTE)

Leadership Scale Points 11-15

Closing Date

12:00pm, 3rd Nov 2025

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) Week commencing 11 November 2025

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Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

About this role

We're on the lookout for an exceptional English teacher and subject leader to join us as a regional lead practitioner for the central trust to support our academies in the east of England.

We believe that a great education sets young people up for life, and we want someone to join our team who can help us provide the highest standards of education for our pupils. Joining a school improvement team led by senior members of the Trust, you will use your subject knowledge, expertise and experience in English to drive improved outcomes and the quality of the curriculum, teaching and learning. You will model excellent practice in academies and you will coach and lead others. You will be comfortable with directing and guiding people, with delivering training and development and with how to get the best out of pupils. You will play an integral role in our five-year strategy, which includes ambitious goals to raise outcomes and significantly improve the reading ability of pupils across the Trust.

This is an exciting central trust role that requires flexibility, a team spirit, and a willingness to learn. It will suit individuals who want to take a step up and work at a strategic level in English across a range of schools.

You will need to live within a commutable distance of one of our academies in the East region.

About Ormiston Academies Trust

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

There's nothing more important than educating the next generation, and our teams across Ormiston are continuing to undertake excellent work to make sure that the opportunities we provide have the greatest impact for every child and young person. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have a proven track record of securing sustained excellent outcomes for students, showcasing their ability to consistently deliver high standards in teaching and learning. You have experience in leading at least one English department and will possess up-to-date knowledge of subject curricula and assessment requirements. A strong understanding of English to A Level is essential, alongside the ability to implement effective strategies for improving attainment, particularly in challenging and diverse schools at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

We are looking for someone with a highly effective leadership style that is both consultative and influential. You will demonstrate resilience, motivation, and a commitment to driving up standards, ensuring that students achieve their full potential. The role also requires the ability to work across a group of schools, developing capacity and improving outcomes for young people through collaborative leadership and targeted initiatives.

Benefits that care for you

When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Generous pension and life cover.
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
• Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Automatic pay progression.
• Flexible working arrangements.

And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Janine Metcalfe-Taylor, Senior Lead Practitioner for English, via email: janine.metcalfe-

If you are passionate about shaping the future of education and can lead with vision and purpose, we would love to hear from you. The closing date for applications is 3 November, with initial interviews being held the week commencing 11 November 2025.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here:

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Ormiston Recruitment Team

Middleton Crescent, Costessey, Norwich

Norfolk

NR5 0PX