Lead Teacher – English
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9TZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | dc73636a-eb36-45f7-8a82-7cf2cd79f429 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• A. To support the working of the Teaching and Learning team (VP/AP/LT/CALTS/CL/DCL/SPL) to strategically lead the direction and developmentof teaching and learning in accordance with the aims and objectives of the academy.
• B. To support the work of the Teaching and Learning team to raise standards of student attainment and achievement by developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others.
• C. To support the work of the Teaching and Learning team to effectively evaluatethe impact of (b) and strategically plan for improvement in the quality of pedagogy across the academy.
• D. To role model exemplary outstanding teaching practice and standards.
What the school offers its staff
What can we offer you?
• A chance to change the lives of young people from deprived socio-economic backgrounds.
• Full support from a dedicated and visible team of senior leaders and pastoral managers.
• Outstanding student behaviour with a first-class behaviour for learning system meaning teachers can teach and students can learn.
• Excellent teaching resources and world class facilities.
• An excellent CPD package for staff, including a further comprehensive programme of professional development provided through the Trinity Institute of Education.
A meaningful approach to staff wellbeing enhanced by a range of staff benefits, including employee counselling service, reduced cost health cover and cycle to work scheme
Further details about the role
Trinity Academy Halifax is the outstanding 2013 and 2023 flagship school in the Trinity Multi-Academy Trust and the lead school in the Trinity Institute of Education.In 2019 the academy was awarded the World Class Schools quality mark, and we have proudly been reaccredited this in 2022.The latest Ofsted report highlights:
• Pupils are extremely well behaved.
• Pupils’ personal development is central to the school’s ethos.
• Leaders provide a sharply honed professional development programme for staff that enables them to excel in theirworkand which promotes their wider development.
• Staff feel that leaders are considerate of their workload and well-being. They are proud to work at the school.
The academy has a relentless focus on improving and being the very best we can be for students in our care.Our vision is to inspire each and every student to achieve their potential through high-quality teaching, provided within an environment led by our Christian values.
We are currently looking for a dynamic, passionate and inspirational Lead Teacher of English, who has excellent subject knowledge and is able to contribute to continued improvements in progress and student attainment.
Trinity Multi Academy Trust is a forward thinking, vibrant and growing trust, currently comprising of 11 academies including secondary, primary and post-16 and we have plans to grow even further in the future.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check Online and social media checks Qualifications Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Childcare disqualification Health assessment You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• A. To support the working of the Teaching and Learning team (VP/AP/LT/CALTS/CL/DCL/SPL) to strategically lead the direction and developmentof teaching and learning in accordance with the aims and objectives of the academy.
• B. To support the work of the Teaching and Learning team to raise standards of student attainment and achievement by developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others.
• C. To support the work of the Teaching and Learning team to effectively evaluatethe impact of (b) and strategically plan for improvement in the quality of pedagogy across the academy.
• D. To role model exemplary outstanding teaching practice and standards.
What the school offers its staff
What can we offer you?
• A chance to change the lives of young people from deprived socio-economic backgrounds.
• Full support from a dedicated and visible team of senior leaders and pastoral managers.
• Outstanding student behaviour with a first-class behaviour for learning system meaning teachers can teach and students can learn.
• Excellent teaching resources and world class facilities.
• An excellent CPD package for staff, including a further comprehensive programme of professional development provided through the Trinity Institute of Education.
A meaningful approach to staff wellbeing enhanced by a range of staff benefits, including employee counselling service, reduced cost health cover and cycle to work scheme
Further details about the role
Trinity Academy Halifax is the outstanding 2013 and 2023 flagship school in the Trinity Multi-Academy Trust and the lead school in the Trinity Institute of Education.In 2019 the academy was awarded the World Class Schools quality mark, and we have proudly been reaccredited this in 2022.The latest Ofsted report highlights:
• Pupils are extremely well behaved.
• Pupils’ personal development is central to the school’s ethos.
• Leaders provide a sharply honed professional development programme for staff that enables them to excel in theirworkand which promotes their wider development.
• Staff feel that leaders are considerate of their workload and well-being. They are proud to work at the school.
The academy has a relentless focus on improving and being the very best we can be for students in our care.Our vision is to inspire each and every student to achieve their potential through high-quality teaching, provided within an environment led by our Christian values.
We are currently looking for a dynamic, passionate and inspirational Lead Teacher of English, who has excellent subject knowledge and is able to contribute to continued improvements in progress and student attainment.
Trinity Multi Academy Trust is a forward thinking, vibrant and growing trust, currently comprising of 11 academies including secondary, primary and post-16 and we have plans to grow even further in the future.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check Online and social media checks Qualifications Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Childcare disqualification Health assessment You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.