Director of English

Morton Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Director of English to join its team. The primary aim of this role is to deliver a high-value curriculum that ensures exceptional student progress, aligned with the Academy’s long-term vision and direction. We are committed to achieving excellence across all aspects of Academy life. While significant progress has been made on our journey towards outstanding performance, there is still more to accomplish. We are seeking an individual with the expertise, insight, and passion to drive further improvements in educational outcomes and support our continued rapid development. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven record of achieving strong results, as well as the ability to support colleagues in enhancing their teaching practice. This role would suit either an experienced middle leader seeking a new challenge or a highly effective classroom teacher looking to step into their first leadership position. You will play an important role in the Academy’s ongoing growth and development, with many opportunities for career progression as the Academy continues to expand. This is a chance to contribute to shaping the Academy’s vision and future for years to come. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of the National Curriculum and current performance measures, alongside solid knowledge of KS3 and KS4 data. You will also have a clear vision for how performance data can be effectively used by teachers, middle leaders, senior leaders, and governors, and the ability to implement this in practice. This role offers excellent potential for further career advancement within United Learning or beyond. Applications are welcomed from all teaching staff. For any further information including application form and job description/person specification, please contact michael.mcclelland@rrma.org.uk. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welf