Trust Lead Teacher of English
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,781 to £54,939 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2025 |
| Location: | Coalville, Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lionheart Educational Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: Trust Lead Teacher of English
Reporting to: Director of Curriculum
Salary: L1 – 5
Hours: Full Time
Teaching hours: 0.8fte will be based at one of Lionheart trust secondary schools. This will be matched to the candidates experience and skill and geographical preference where possible, but will reflect the needs of the trust.
0.2fte will be provided to the successful candidate to undertake a strategic role, developing leadership skills and undertaking improvement projects linked to their subject and based in the school that they teach in.
Are you a passionate English specialist committed to excellence in English learning? Do you have exceptional English knowledge with a passion for raising achievement, driven by the belief that you are opening doors for the young people you work with? Do you have a proven track record of strong examination outcomes?
Lionheart Trust are seeking to appoint an excellent English specialist for Derbyshire/ NW Leicestershire.
Our trust wide position will begin with teaching at one of our Coalville based secondary schools or at our South Derbyshire secondary school. (The Castle Rock School, The Newbridge School or Mercia Academy) and will provide opportunity to gain experience across a range of Lionheart secondary schools across Leicestershire. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in teaching and learning and curriculum development in the future.
Key requirements
• Qualified Teacher Status
• First degree or equivalent in related subject
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
• Experience of implementing systems and processes to aid leaning, teaching and student development
Why choose us?
At Lionheart Educational Trust we support all our staff and continually strive for their development. You will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated teachers in Leicester and share practice on a regular basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 23% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships; parking and more!
This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.
We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.
How to Apply
Please apply and view the full job description on eTeach by following this link: -
https://www.eteach.com/job/trust-lead-teacher-of-english-1507801
Close Date: Wednesday 1st October 2025 9am
Interviews: Tbc
Safeguarding Statement
Lionheart Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education we will do online checks for anyone who is shortlisted.
Reporting to: Director of Curriculum
Salary: L1 – 5
Hours: Full Time
Teaching hours: 0.8fte will be based at one of Lionheart trust secondary schools. This will be matched to the candidates experience and skill and geographical preference where possible, but will reflect the needs of the trust.
0.2fte will be provided to the successful candidate to undertake a strategic role, developing leadership skills and undertaking improvement projects linked to their subject and based in the school that they teach in.
Are you a passionate English specialist committed to excellence in English learning? Do you have exceptional English knowledge with a passion for raising achievement, driven by the belief that you are opening doors for the young people you work with? Do you have a proven track record of strong examination outcomes?
Lionheart Trust are seeking to appoint an excellent English specialist for Derbyshire/ NW Leicestershire.
Our trust wide position will begin with teaching at one of our Coalville based secondary schools or at our South Derbyshire secondary school. (The Castle Rock School, The Newbridge School or Mercia Academy) and will provide opportunity to gain experience across a range of Lionheart secondary schools across Leicestershire. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in teaching and learning and curriculum development in the future.
Key requirements
• Qualified Teacher Status
• First degree or equivalent in related subject
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
• Experience of implementing systems and processes to aid leaning, teaching and student development
Why choose us?
At Lionheart Educational Trust we support all our staff and continually strive for their development. You will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated teachers in Leicester and share practice on a regular basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 23% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships; parking and more!
This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.
We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.
How to Apply
Please apply and view the full job description on eTeach by following this link: -
https://www.eteach.com/job/trust-lead-teacher-of-english-1507801
Close Date: Wednesday 1st October 2025 9am
Interviews: Tbc
Safeguarding Statement
Lionheart Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education we will do online checks for anyone who is shortlisted.