Lead Practitioner for English
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 January 2026 |
| Location: | Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a7af0a68-ae09-492d-aac2-d7e02682597a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly skilled English teacher to join our forward-thinking team at Uckfield College as a Lead Practitioner, who will work closely with our SLT to improve the educational outcomes of our students. In this key role, you will excel in the classroom - but, just as importantly, you will be instrumental in supporting not only your departmental colleagues to be the best they can be in the classroom and beyond, but also be involved in the exciting next chapter of our journey.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a desire to achieve strong outcomes. We need someone who wants to become a beacon of excellent practice in a classroom environment, whilst supporting SLT to drive up standards in the classroom for all our young people. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and fast-track your career toward senior leadership roles, working closely with the Curriculum Leader for English on impactful initiatives.
What the school offers its staff
Working at Uckfield College means joining a vibrant, dedicated and skilled team, who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students. In return we offer a wealth of staff benefits including:
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities, and social events
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding of children. References and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be conducted on successful applicants. Please note all roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly skilled English teacher to join our forward-thinking team at Uckfield College as a Lead Practitioner, who will work closely with our SLT to improve the educational outcomes of our students. In this key role, you will excel in the classroom - but, just as importantly, you will be instrumental in supporting not only your departmental colleagues to be the best they can be in the classroom and beyond, but also be involved in the exciting next chapter of our journey.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a desire to achieve strong outcomes. We need someone who wants to become a beacon of excellent practice in a classroom environment, whilst supporting SLT to drive up standards in the classroom for all our young people. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and fast-track your career toward senior leadership roles, working closely with the Curriculum Leader for English on impactful initiatives.
What the school offers its staff
Working at Uckfield College means joining a vibrant, dedicated and skilled team, who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students. In return we offer a wealth of staff benefits including:
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities, and social events
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding of children. References and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be conducted on successful applicants. Please note all roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.