Curriculum Director for English with whole school responsibility for Literacy
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £58,569 to £64,691 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | DE24 0BR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | L.E.A.D. Academy Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Noel-Baker Academy is seeking an ambitious, values-driven Curriculum Director for English who will also lead our whole-school Literacy strategy. This is a rare opportunity to shape a core subject while influencing teaching and learning across the entire academy.
About the Role
As Curriculum Director for English, you will:
Lead the strategic development of an ambitious, well-sequenced English curriculum
Ensure consistently high-quality teaching and learning across all key stages
Use data intelligently to drive improvement, close gaps and raise outcomes
Model excellent practice and develop staff through coaching, CPD and professional dialogue
Oversee targeted interventions, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND make strong progress
Alongside this, you will hold whole-school responsibility for Literacy, working with senior leaders, subject teams and a dedicated Lead Practitioner to embed a coherent, evidence-informed approach to reading, writing and communication across the curriculum.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a leader who:
Has a strong track record of improving English outcomes in a secondary setting
Understands high-quality curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment
Can articulate and model excellent English teaching
Is confident leading Literacy beyond their subject area
Uses data and evaluation intelligently to inform improvement
Can inspire, support and hold colleagues to account
Is committed to inclusion, high expectations and continuous improvement
Why Join Noel-Baker Academy?
A supportive, values-driven culture built on trust, collaboration and professional growth
The chance to shape both a core subject and whole-school Literacy strategy
Strong leadership development opportunities within the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust
A welcoming community with excellent transport links and affordable living
Close proximity to the Peak District National Park — perfect for work–life balance
About Us
Noel-Baker Academy is part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust. We are committed to providing an inclusive, academically rigorous education for all pupils, regardless of background. Our vision is simple: high expectations, high ambition and high achievement for every child.
About the Role
As Curriculum Director for English, you will:
Lead the strategic development of an ambitious, well-sequenced English curriculum
Ensure consistently high-quality teaching and learning across all key stages
Use data intelligently to drive improvement, close gaps and raise outcomes
Model excellent practice and develop staff through coaching, CPD and professional dialogue
Oversee targeted interventions, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND make strong progress
Alongside this, you will hold whole-school responsibility for Literacy, working with senior leaders, subject teams and a dedicated Lead Practitioner to embed a coherent, evidence-informed approach to reading, writing and communication across the curriculum.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a leader who:
Has a strong track record of improving English outcomes in a secondary setting
Understands high-quality curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment
Can articulate and model excellent English teaching
Is confident leading Literacy beyond their subject area
Uses data and evaluation intelligently to inform improvement
Can inspire, support and hold colleagues to account
Is committed to inclusion, high expectations and continuous improvement
Why Join Noel-Baker Academy?
A supportive, values-driven culture built on trust, collaboration and professional growth
The chance to shape both a core subject and whole-school Literacy strategy
Strong leadership development opportunities within the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust
A welcoming community with excellent transport links and affordable living
Close proximity to the Peak District National Park — perfect for work–life balance
About Us
Noel-Baker Academy is part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust. We are committed to providing an inclusive, academically rigorous education for all pupils, regardless of background. Our vision is simple: high expectations, high ambition and high achievement for every child.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.