Regional English Lead

Lift Schools is one of the largest and most ambitious multi-academy trusts in England. With schools across five regions, our mission is clear: to provide an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. English sits at the heart of that mission. We believe that strong foundations in English and literacy unlock opportunity, academic success and lifelong learning. Due to maternity cover, we are seeking an expert English leader to drive subject-specific school improvement in our North region. We are flexible to consider 0.8 (26 hours) or 1FTE (32.5 hours) options for this post with a start date, between October and January 2027. About the role As Regional English Leader, you will sit right at the heart of our northern school community, bringing energy, vision, and deep subject passion to every classroom. Working alongside our National Lead for Secondary English and our North Regional Education Director, Nigel Whittle, you will collaborate with dedicated Principals and Heads of Department to build thriving, high-performing English teams that inspire thousands of young people every single day. The role consists of 2 days Teaching in Lift Firth Park, and the reamining days will be based from home with travel to our other regional Schools (Middlesbrough and Hull - travel is funded by us). How you will make an impact: Drive Strategic Excellence: Lead the implementation of our regional English strategy, empowering teaching teams to deliver rich, engaging, and ..... full job details .....