Teacher of English and Literacy Lead

Are you an excellent and innovate Teacher of English? If so, we have an opportunity for you to join us. This role also attracts a TLR of £4,256 as Academy Literacy Lead. In this role, you will: Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment Promote good outcomes by students, planning well-structured lessons Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students Make accurate and productive use of assessment Fulfil wider professional responsibilities with high standards of personal and professional conduct This is an exciting time to join us and a great opportunity to be involved in the next stage of development of this strong team. Over the last few years, there has been a real drive to develop collaborative planning of a well-sequenced, knowledge-rich curriculum in order to ensure our curriculum is inclusive and all students can achieve highly. About us Our recent Ofsted inspection shows we have improved in all areas. Leadership, attendance and behaviour, inclusion, personal development and wellbeing were all graded ‘expected standard’, and we are committed to building on this success. The Ofsted visit in January 2026 found that Smith's Wood Academy is the most improved school in England – after a dramatic and fast-paced turnaround. Key points from the report included that: "Staff know that their wellbeing and professional development matters deeply to leaders: They value the training that they receive and the opportunities that they have to pursue leadership qualifications. Leaders have ensured that staff and pupils benefit from a happy and collaborative place to learn and work." "Pupils' increasingly positive behaviour reflects the high expectations that leaders have of them." "Pupils are calm and happy around the school. The school is a friendly, respectful community where pupils can be themselves. Pupils and staff share warm relationships.