Leader of Learning - English

ROLE SUMMARY:

Job Title: Leader of Learning – English
Company: Inspired Education Group
Contract: Full Time, Permanent (42 weeks per year; 35 contact weeks + 4 directed weeks)
Working Hours: Full Time
Location: Remote – UK Based
Start Date: 1 January 2026

The Leader of Learning – English plays a central role in inspiring students and supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the English curriculum. As part of the Inspired Education Group, this role focuses on delivering engaging and purposeful subject content, promoting student progress and wellbeing, and contributing to a positive and dynamic online learning environment.

The post-holder will be responsible for motivating students to achieve their full potential, modelling excellent professional practice, and supporting the continuous development of pedagogy and curriculum design. By engaging with current educational research and disseminating best practice, the Leader of Learning helps to ensure that Inspired Online Schools continue to deliver exceptional standards of academic excellence and student care.

The role also includes contributing to the self-evaluation and improvement of the school, maintaining high standards of professional conduct, and ensuring that every learner receives the support and challenge needed to succeed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspire, motivate, and provide purposeful English subject knowledge to students.
• Stay informed on current educational research and emerging pedagogy, sharing best practice across the learning community.
• Take a leading role in maintaining a positive and engaging learning climate within the subject area and across the wider curriculum.
• Support school self-evaluation and contribute to the development of priorities for improvement.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct and act as a positive role model for staff and students.
• Promote the progress and wellbeing of all students within assigned classes or groups.
• Provide timely and accurate guidance, advice, assessments, reports, and references for students.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional learning activities, and CPD opportunities.
• Undertake any additional duties as directed by the line manager in support of the school’s aims.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Understanding of the education sector, with experience in teaching or related roles.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• A proactive and improvement-focused mindset, adaptable to change.
• Experience within the primary, secondary, or college sector (state or independent).
• Ability to create, review, and enhance learning resources and course delivery.
• Proficiency in online teaching and technology applications.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.