Lead Practitioner - English

Lead Practitioner: English Outer London Lead Practitioner Scale LP4 - LP9 ( Starting on LP4) Closing date: 9am, Monday 23rd November 2026 Start date: January 2027 NB We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint prior to the closing date and so early applications are encouraged. Hatch End High School is a high performing, innovative Academy in Harrow with a large and highly successful Sixth Form. We are extremely proud of our diverse and multi-ethnic cohort and outstanding reputation for inclusion. Standards and progress are high, but we are never complacent. Our school ethos, WE CARE: C o-operation, A mbition, R espect, E mpathy, underpins everything we do. An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Lead Practitioner of English. The department is strong with good outcomes and comprises a Head of Faculty, 2ic (KS4), KS3 Lead & EAL & Literacy Lead. This role would deliver on the development of teaching and learning both in the department and across the whole school and would provide the successful applicant with excellent experience of leading whole school initiatives in preparation for senior leadership.

The successful applicant will:

• be a creative and ambitious classroom teacher;
• have a good understanding of the current educational developments, especially those relating to classroom based practice;
• have the highest expectations of students;
• have an enthusiastic and positive approach within and beyond the classroom;
• have energy, stamina and a sense of humour.
• support the delivery of form time and PSHE lessons Continuing professional development for our teachers is at the core of everything we do, and you would be joining an organisation which would offer numerous career developments and potential for promotion.

Our school ethos: We CARE C o-operation, A mbition, R espect, E mpathy

We will:

• be ambitious and have the highest expectations of students and staff;
• provide a creative and stimulating teaching and learning environment in which each and every student feels safe and secure to express themselves and fulfil their optimum potential;
• deliver a broad and exciting curriculum which stretches all our students and enables them to achieve, develop and extend their life skills;
• create a calm and disciplined environment in which positive relationships flourish;
• work in co-operation and partnership with our families and wider community in a common endeavour to deliver excellence;
• develop out students’ appreciation and respect for others as well as for themselves;
• reflect regularly on our school’s strengths and areas for development in order to continue to thrive. Why work at Hatch End High School?

• In joining Hatch End High School you can expect to work in an environment where teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do; and where all staff work as a community to support our students to fulfill their potential.
• The school has a comprehensive professional development programme tailored to individual needs, from ECT to middle and senior leadership; new staff are supported and guided by highly skilled and experienced colleagues, and by partners in external organisations.
• All teachers are encouraged to pursue a wide range of professional development including those provided by the highly successful and respected Harrow Collegiate Alliance.
• Staff are afforded many benefits and rewards such as a staff wellbeing programme including free Pilates classes, eye tests and the Cycle to Work Scheme.
• We have excellent transport links with central London, Hertfordshire, Brent and Barnet. To make an application:

• Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application form (to the right on desktop, below on mobile).
• To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. Please note CVs are not accepted.
• Hatch High School is an equal opportunities employer.  This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.