POST: Lead Practitioner for English
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Executive Principal, Principal, under the day-to-day management and leadership of the Academy Leadership Team line manager and the Joint Senior Lead Practitioner
GRADE: Leadership Payscale (Outer London) 1 - 5
KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Academy Leadership Team; relevant teaching and support staff; students; partner professionals; parents; local community; other Oasis Academies and Oasis Community Learning staff.
LOCATION: Oasis Academy Hadley
WORKING PATTERN: Full-time and as described in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
Oasis Academy Hadley is a special place to work. As a 2 - 19, all‑through school with strong community ties, joining us means joining the Hadley family - a high‑performing, enthusiastic and authentic team focused on excellence, empowerment and personal success for every student.
We’re seeking an English Lead Practitioner to champion great teaching across the faculty and the wider academy, someone who is an outstanding classroom practitioner and loves coaching colleagues, shaping curriculum, and turning evidence into impact for young people. You’ll model ambition in the classroom and help move good practice to great, at scale.
What you’ll do
• Lead best practice in teaching and learning - working with fellow Lead Practitioners, subject leaders and the Academy Leadership Team to enhance pedagogy
• Plan and deliver high‑quality CPD (coaching, mentoring, deliberate practice), including induction support, ITT/ECT development, and targeted uplift where it’s needed most.
• Model outstanding teaching in KS3-KS5, refine schemes of learning and accompanying resources, and embed effective assessment that secures excellent progress for all learners.
• Use data intelligently - set, track and evaluate progress, identify underachievement, plan interventions, and support colleagues to use assessment information to close gaps.
• Contribute strategically, supporting monitoring, evaluation and review, input to the Academy Improvement Plan, and uphold high standards of behaviour and inclusion.
• Safeguard and include all, promoting student welfare, nurturing positive attitudes and relationships, and enriching learning through extra‑curricular opportunities.
What you’ll bring
• QTS and a proven record of excellent teaching with success in raising attainment in English.
• Deep knowledge of the National Curriculum and assessment, with the ability to translate research and data into classroom practice.
• Credible experience leading staff development, including coaching/mentoring and reviewing the quality of teaching.
• Strong classroom culture setting and behaviour management, high expectations, and a commitment to equal opportunities.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and reflective practice, and alignment with the Oasis ethos.
Our offer to you
• Exceptional professional development and guidance at Academy level and from OCL English Trust Specialists, plus access to the OCL curriculum resource bank.
• Wellbeing & benefits: extensive retail discounts via our staff platform and free access to our on-site gym.
• Family‑friendly community: places available for your children in our nursery/reception/primary groups (subject to availability).
• Great transport links - we’re situated next to Ponders End station for easy access to Hertfordshire and London.
How to apply
We welcome conversations or school visits, please contact the academy directly to arrange.
If you’re ready to apply now, please click ‘fast apply’ to complete the application form and tell us how your ambition to see every student succeed matches ours. We review applications as they come in and interview on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert early.
