Curriculum Lead - KS4 English (Secondary) – Birmingham

Location: Birmingham
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner if possible)
Salary: Pay to Scale (MPS/UPS + TLR, depending on experience)

Protocol Education is supporting a secondary school in Birmingham that is seeking a dedicated and ambitious Middle Leader for KS4 English. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school rated Good by Ofsted and now striving for Outstanding, with a passionate and supportive staff team.

The successful candidate will lead the Key Stage 4 English curriculum, shaping teaching strategies, driving progress, and inspiring a love of English across the department. This role combines teaching with leadership responsibilities, offering the chance to make a significant impact on student outcomes while developing your career towards Head of Department.

What You’ll Need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and eligibility to teach in the UK

• Strong subject knowledge and proven success in teaching English at Key Stage 4

• Experience in curriculum planning, monitoring student progress, and raising attainment

• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and support colleagues

• Ambition, motivation, and a commitment to continuous professional growth

What We Offer:

• A permanent full-time leadership opportunity in a forward-thinking school

• Competitive pay (MPS/UPS + TLR, depending on experience)

• Structured and personalised professional development, including leadership coaching and mentoring

• Opportunities for career progression towards Head of Department and beyond

• A collaborative, supportive working environment with access to cross-departmental projects and innovation

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled English practitioner ready to take on middle leadership and shape the future of English teaching in a thriving school.

How to Apply

If you are excited by this opportunity and want to develop your career as a middle leader, please respond to this advert or contact Aayush Purohit for more information:

Email: aayush.purohit@protocol-education.com
Phone: 020 4621 0080

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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