Lead Teacher of English

Salary: Lead Practitioner Scale L10 to L14 (£65,009 - £71,681)
Contract: Permeant, Full Time
Start date: September 2026

Location - The post will require travel between schools and the Trust central office (Eccles)

The post-holder will be based at Armthorpe Academy as their home school in the first         instance 

Are you an exceptional English practitioner with the passion and expertise to drive outstanding teaching and learning across a growing Multi-Academy Trust?

Armthorpe Academy, part of Consilium Academies, is seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Lead Teacher of English to support the continued development of English provision across our Trust schools.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced leader of English to work collaboratively with the Director of English, senior leaders and subject teams to raise standards, improve outcomes and shape exceptional English education across the Trust.

About the Role

As Lead Teacher of English, you will play a key role in leading curriculum development, improving teaching and learning, and supporting school improvement across Consilium Academies.

Based initially at Armthorpe Academy, you will work strategically across the Trust to:

• Lead the development of outstanding English provision and curriculum design
• Support Heads of Department to improve teaching, learning and assessment
• Deliver impactful intervention programmes to accelerate student progress
• Design and quality assure ambitious curriculum resources and assessments
• Coach and develop colleagues through professional learning and instructional support
• Contribute to Trust-wide CPD, English networks and school improvement initiatives
• Use data analysis and evidence-informed practice to drive student achievement

This role is ideal for an experienced and highly effective English leader who is committed to educational excellence and passionate about transforming life chances for young people.

About Armthorpe Academy

Armthorpe Academy is an ambitious and inclusive 11–16 school in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. We are committed to ensuring every student flourishes academically, socially and emotionally through a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum.

At the heart of our school are our values:

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Resilience
• Pride
• Ambition

We believe every learner has unique potential, and we are committed to developing the whole child while preparing students to thrive in modern Britain.

About Consilium Academies

Consilium Academies is a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust dedicated to Excellence and Equity with Integrity.

Across our schools, we are committed to:

• Delivering exceptional educational outcomes
• Providing high-quality professional development and career progression
• Creating inclusive and supportive learning environments
• Fostering collaboration and innovation across our Trust

Our Centre for Professional Learning provides extensive CPD opportunities, leadership development and tailored support to help colleagues flourish at every stage of their career.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
• Has significant leadership experience within English
• Demonstrates a proven track record of raising standards and improving outcomes
• Has strong knowledge of curriculum development, pedagogy and assessment
• Possesses excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills
• Has experience of supporting school improvement and working strategically
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and ensuring every student succeeds

Experience working within a Multi-Academy Trust and supporting schools through improvement journeys would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

At Consilium Academies, we value and invest in our staff. By joining Armthorpe Academy, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative Trust network
• Outstanding professional development opportunities
• Access to Trust-wide leadership and career progression pathways
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• The opportunity to make a real impact across multiple schools

Safeguarding

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment clearances

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Armthorpe, please contact dawn.mckinna@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Monday 18^th May 2026

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.