Place Partnership - A Multi-Academy Trust
Lead Teacher of English (West)
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Location: Place Partnership, West Hub (Wakefield)
Salary: Salary negotiable within the Leadership spine
Place Partnership are seeking to appoint an exceptional Lead Teacher of English to join our dedicated English teams across the West Hub. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished classroom teacher with a passion for English to drive outstanding practice, raise achievement and contribute to the strategic development of the English provision across our secondary academies in the West Hub (Wakefield).
The successful candidate will be a reflective, proactive and highly effective teacher who is committed to continually developing their own practice, while supporting colleagues to secure the highest standards of teaching and learning. They will demonstrate both the expertise and ambition to deliver consistently engaging, challenging and inspiring lessons that foster a love of English and enable all pupils to achieve their full potential.
As a dynamic and influential classroom teacher, the postholder will have a proven track record of raising attainment and improving outcomes for pupils across a range of abilities. They will possess strong subject knowledge and the ability to teach English confidently and effectively across all Key Stages, modelling exceptional practice and contributing to curriculum development within the Trust.
The ideal candidate will be able to evidence a sustained positive impact on pupil progress and achievement through high-quality teaching, effective assessment and a commitment to inclusive practice. They will share our commitment to providing an exceptional education for every pupil, and to driving continuous improvement across our academies.
About You
The successful candidate will be…
- A qualified teacher holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with a relevant degree in English or a closely related subject.
- An inspirational and highly effective classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising attainment and progress in English.
- An experienced teacher with the ability to lead, develop and support colleagues to deliver outstanding teaching and learning across the department.
- Knowledgeable about current curriculum developments, assessment practices and evidence-informed teaching strategies within English.
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents/carers and external stakeholders.
- Committed to promoting literacy across the curriculum and fostering a culture of reading, writing and academic excellence.
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About Place Partnership
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.
Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Benefits
We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:
- Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Technology scheme via SmartTech*
- Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’
- Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
- Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Free, on-site parking at every site
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
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For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.
Further Information
Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact hr@placepartnership.com.
Closing Date: Friday 09 October 2026 at 9.00am
Interviews are expected to take place: week commencing 12 October 2026
To apply for the position, please visit https://placepartnership.com/current-vacancies
Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.
Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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