The Board of Trustees of Wembley Multi-Academy Trust (WMAT) is looking for an outstanding and committed Subject Leader of English. As an expanding MAT, we are always looking to build our leadership capacity. Currently, we are looking for individuals who are flexible and able to take on substantial curriculum leadership responsibilities. We are seeking to appoint an English specialist with a track record of securing outstanding results for students.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build upon their current expertise and develop their leadership in English and reading across the whole school. WMAT is an established beacon of excellence with three good or outstanding schools among the highest performing in the country. The successful candidate will be committed to enhancing all aspects of students’ lives and making a real difference to students’ life chances.

They will have a proven track record of improvement at departmental level. They will be highly analytical, emotionally astute, and able to deploy appropriate strategies to maximise impact. The successful candidate will be able to think and act strategically, be cognisant of the broader picture, whilst fully understanding the implications of finer details. They will have experience in helping develop others, be committed to our values of excellence and achievement, and believe in the unique way in which our Trust works.

Why apply for this role?

• You will be fully supported by highly successful leaders from WMAT and work with a committed school leadership team.
• You will lead talented and hard-working staff who are highly motivated to provide our children with stimulating, challenging, and memorable learning experiences.
• You will have the opportunity to work with WMAT leaders to play a strategic role in shaping the future of WMAT.
• We are proud to be responsible for North West London Teaching School Hub. This places us at the forefront of nurturing and developing teachers and leaders at all levels. You will benefit from a range of bespoke and effective support, from individual coaching to national programmes, such as NPQSL.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for a leader with a successful track record of school improvement. You will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status, Degree, further relevant professional studies.
• A willingness to undertake the NPQSL or relevant/equivalent training.
• Values that align with WMAT.
• An understanding of what it takes to work with others and help lead one of the highest achieving schools in the country.
• A track record of securing tangible success and outstanding outcomes.
• The technical ability and behavioural traits that secure the confidence of all stakeholders.
• Experience of developing a culture of learning and continuous improvement of staff and students.
• Strong monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current developments and the latest educational research (such as curriculum development and how pupils learn).
• An ability to set up systems and processes to ensure departmental improvement.
• An ability to understand people’s individual strengths, harness, and develop them.
• A commitment to learning and leading with humility.

Next Steps

For further information, please visit our school website at www.whtc.co.uk and refer to the New Staff Information Pack.

External applicants should complete the application form available on the website and submit it no later than Tuesday, 22 April 2025 (9am). Internal candidates should submit a letter of support to vacancies@whtc.co.uk by the same deadline. If you wish to discuss this opportunity after submitting your application, please email CBean@whtc.co.uk.

Wembley Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be offered subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from across the community.