Assistant Curriculum Area Leader - English
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value position due to strong support for professional development and clear expectations about teaching standards.
- Strong opportunities for professional growth
- Supportive teaching environment
- High student outcome expectations
Pros
- Strong professional development opportunities including NPQ courses
- Supportive environment with experienced colleagues
- High expectations can lead to significant student impact
Cons
- Pressure to meet high expectations may be intense
- Working in challenging classroom environments may be stressful
- Possible issues with work-life balance due to demands of teaching
Who it's for
Mid-level to Senior • On-site in a supportive learning environment
Good fit
- Experienced English teachers
- Candidates aiming for leadership roles
- Educators dedicated to high-quality teaching
Not recommended for
- New graduates without teaching experience
- Teachers seeking a relaxed or easy teaching culture
- Professionals not committed to ongoing development
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Assistant Curriculum Area Leader - English
We seek to welcome a passionate English teacher to our strong, well-led English Department, where "Expectations of all are high in the school. Students rise to these high expectations in their studies and their conduct. They have positive attitudes to learning and are keen to succeed" Ofsted 2022.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.
English is a vital componentof our curriculum, playing a pivotal role in shaping students' academic and personal growth. We offer a comprehensive range of courses comprising Year 9 English, GCSE English Language and Literature, English Functional Skills, and A-Level English Literature. Each course is designed to cater to diverse learning needs and interests. More than just a subject, English is fundamental to developing essential literacy skills that underpin success across all areas of life. For our students, we aim to foster critical thinking, effective communication, and broad understanding of language, literature, including itsrelevance to society.
This is an exciting opportunity for an English specialist looking to grow in leadership and develop as an outstanding practitioner.You will join a friendly, supportive and experienced team of specialists consisting of the English Curriculum Lead, a KS5 coordinator and a senior leader.
Developing leaders will be supported by dedicated CPD, including opportunity to for NPQ courses and other leadership training.
*An exceptional candidate would be eligible for an additional golden hello bonus of £2000 (paid end of first year) as well as the TLR payment.
Our location next to our sponsor Aston University means that we can access resources, and teaching and learning spaces like no other school. (About Aston University Engineering Academy)
AUEA is a highly diverse institution with learners and staff from all communities and backgrounds from across the West Midlands. We strongly welcome applicants from within our local communities with a passion to increase our young people's social mobility and future opportunities.
There couldn't be a more thrilling time to join our team.
We are seeking a professional who is:
- An enthusiastic and committed teacher
- Competent in the teaching of English to pupils across KS3, GCSE and A Level.
- A teacher who has the highest expectations of student learning.
- An excellent classroom practitioner with a drive for self-improvement and development.
- A developing leader, with a willingness to grow in leadership and management.
- Innovative and creative with excellent interpersonal skills
- Passionate about English Language and Literature.
Benefits
TLR2 £5,772
Golden "Hello" of £2,000
