Assistant Learning Director of English TLR2A £3,527

We are seeking an inspirational, highly motivated and innovative Assistant Learning Director of English to join our welcoming and high performing English team. We believe all students have the right to experience an academically rich and inclusive curriculum, where all students learn to develop and hone their own creative voice. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a desire to build strong relationships within the team and across the school.

The role of Assistant Learning Director would involve taking on responsibility within the department that promotes good progress in students. Exact responsibilities would be discussed with the learning director and the deputy learning director based on strengths and areas of development. Our department is friendly, collaborative and dedicated to being the best we can be, utilising examiner experience and professional development opportunities to ensure we secure excellent progress for our students. 

Why join us:

We invest in and support our aspirant and highly skilled staff, making it easy to access opportunities for continued professional development;

Our safe and nurturing environment enables staff to thrive;

We are a collaborative team working across the school and with wider Trust colleagues – sharing ideas, spreading best practice, supporting and challenging, and bringing out our very best;

Our faculty consistently beats national performance indicators year on year;

We offer:

•        A staff wellbeing day during term time;
•        Long service awards and social events;
•        Healthcare scheme for staff members and their families;
•        One early or late finish per fortnight for teaching staff; 
•        Automatic progression through pay points;
•        An in-house Leadership Development Programme;
•        Career progression opportunities;
•        Opportunities for flexible working Including a nine day fortnight;
•        Free parking;
•        Cycle to Work Scheme;
•        Discounts on holidays and retailers;

About us:

Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 school with approximately 1,400 students on roll (200 students post 16) Graded Good in all areas by Ofsted in December 2019, we are now looking forward to the next stage of our journey from good to Great. During a recent interim inspection, inspectors noted significant improvements since their previous visit, highlighting high expectations of pupils, strong pupil progress, our safe and secure learning environment, and enriched curriculum. They also praised Trust and school leadership. With our trust growing, we are likely to have many more career development opportunities coming up in future.

The position is open for September 2026 start.

To apply for this role please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138932/EDV-2026-KC-24088 

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Wednesday, 15^th April 2026. Interview dates week commencing 20^th April 2026. If this role attracts sufficient interest before closing date, we may decide to interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. If you want more info about the role, please contact us at recruitment@orbismat.com or 01604 716106. 

Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.  The school is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment.