English Lead Teacher

Job title:

English Lead Teacher

Location:

Miller House School, Stoneygate, Leicester LE2 2NB

Salary:
Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only

Start:
April 2026

UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

Miller House School is seeking a passionate, ambitious and inspirational English Lead Teacher to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding practitioner who is ready to lead English across the school while delivering high-quality teaching that transforms outcomes for our pupils.

You will play a pivotal role in driving excellence in English, raising standards of achievement and shaping a curriculum that engages, challenges and inspires every learner. As both a subject leader and class teacher, you will combine strategic leadership with dynamic classroom practice, ensuring English is accessible, meaningful and impactful for all pupils.

• Lead and develop English across the school, setting a clear vision and high expectations
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment in English
• Teach a class and model high-quality, inclusive practice
• Support pupils’ academic progress, personal development and wellbeing
• Work closely with the Assistant Headteacher and wider team to deliver the school’s curriculum
• Contribute to whole‑school improvement, innovation and the development of teaching strategies that meet the diverse needs of our learners

• Designing, implementing and reviewing the English curriculum, policy and assessment
• Monitoring progress, analysing data and setting ambitious targets for pupils
• Supporting and developing colleagues through modelling, guidance and collaboration