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

About us: Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy with approximately 1,400 students on roll (200 students Post 16).  We were graded by Ofsted as Good in all areas in December 2019 and in March 2025 Ofsted inspection found that Kingsthorpe College has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. We are now looking forward to the next stage of our journey from good to great.  In September 2021, we joined Orbis Education Trust, and this has unlocked further possibilities for colleagues to develop, progress, and make a significant contribution to inspiring the students within our schools.  We therefore believe it is an exciting time to join #TeamKC and be part of a community, which is resolute in its drive to help our students leave with the confidence and skills to be able to take part in the great conversations of our times. 

We have also implemented a bespoke leadership programme enabling staff to develop their knowledge and understanding of leadership. This has provided a number of promotional opportunities for staff within the school and wherever possible, we will promote from within our trust.  We believe that Kingsthorpe College provides something unique and the perfect environment in which both staff and students have opportunities to flourish and grow in a world of possibilities.

The position is open for April 2026. 

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Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Tuesday, 24th February 2026. Provisional interview date Friday, 27th February 2026.

If this role attracts sufficient interest before closing date, we may decide to close and 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 hr@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.