Location: Neale Wade Academy, March, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Lead Practitioner L1 - L6 (£52,026 - £58,857)

At Neale Wade Academy, we are looking for a Lead Practitioner in English who will help strengthen great teaching so that every young person can thrive. This role is all about modelling exceptional practice, supporting colleagues, and using research-informed approaches to raise outcomes across the department and the wider school. Working closely with the Head of English, you will lead coaching, develop high-quality training, and shape strategies that remove barriers to learning. As part of a large, inclusive academy with a strong commitment to professional growth, you will play a key role in driving high expectations, building collaborative practice, and ensuring our curriculum enables every student to achieve their best.

We welcome applications from existing Lead Practitioners, or from suitably experienced candidates who wish to work towards Lead Practitioner accreditation, with support provided.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

•  Model consistently high-quality teaching and develop materials, training and strategies that improve practice across the academy.
• Lead coaching, mentoring and professional development, including observations, feedback and targeted support for colleagues.
• Use data to identify priorities, shape interventions, and evaluate the impact of strategies that raise achievement and strengthen teaching.
• Co-ordinate monitoring and evaluation activities, contributing to self-evaluation and improvement planning.
• Stay informed about research and best practice, sharing insights and helping staff apply them to enhance learning.

 Why Join Our Trust?

•  Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

 Visits & Contact:

Join us for a guided tour, meet teachers from across our secondary schools, and speak with senior leaders about teaching within the Active Learning Trust at Neale-Wade Academy (March, Cambs).

• Thursday 16 April (16:30 - 15:30)
• Thursday 23 April (16:30 - 15:30)

 Book your visit online here

 If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Donna Spendelow, HR & Recruitment Officer, at: dspendelow@neale-wade.org

 The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

 The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.  With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

 To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs.  It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

 We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.