Assistant Subject Leader of English
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This role is appealing due to the strong institution reputation and developmental opportunities but may face challenges in the competitive educational landscape.
- Strong backing from a high-performing school.
- Numerous professional growth options available.
- Engaged learning community.
Pros
- Supported by an established, high-performing institution.
- Diverse development opportunities, including CPD.
- Strong community presence and interactive learning environment.
Cons
- Expectations for active participation in all educational aspects may lead to higher workloads.
- Potentially limited salary range compared to corporate sectors.
- Pressure to maintain high standards in a competitive environment.
Who it's for
Mid-career educators • Full-time in-person
Good fit
- Experienced teachers wanting to innovate in the classroom.
- Educators looking to influence curriculum at a high standard.
- Professionals valuing community-centered educational models.
Not recommended for
- Beginners without significant teaching experience.
- Individuals seeking detached teaching roles.
- Those not flexible in adapting teaching methods.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Assistant Subject Leader
Job overview
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Core school hours
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Subject Leader to join Swavesey Village College! You will assist the Subject Leader provide valuable support to the subject team by providing expert subject knowledge. Your commitment to promoting a positive learning environment will benefit the wider curriculum team and support the high quality teaching you will provide the students.
The opportunity
- Provide valuable support to the Subject Leader on the delivery of specific subject knowledge.
- Assist performance management of subject teachers and provide professional development support where required.
- Ensure all curriculum changes are communicated effectively.
- Monitor and evaluate the progression of students and ensure they are appropriately taught and prepared for all external examinations.
The ideal candidate
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Excellent classroom practitioner and ability to build strong, meaningful relationships.
- Experience of providing subject knowledge to students and teachers.
- Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity.
About Swavesey Village College -
Swavesey Village College was judged to be Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in May 2024. Ofsted report that ‘Swavesey Village College is a welcoming, inclusive school with high ambitions for all’, and that ‘Leaders have created a vibrant, successful school where all are welcome and all can succeed’. Moreover, they feel ‘The curriculum for personal development is exemplary’. The achievements of our students are remarkable, both academically in examination success, and across an incredibly wide range of sports, arts and other co-curricular areas.
Swavesey is a village community school located close to Cambridge with excellent transport links to Cambridge and the pretty market town of St Ives, however, we have a considerable local and national reputation for academic excellence and innovation as part of our Academy Trust – Meridian Trust.
About Meridian Trust –
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications: 3rd April 2025 9am
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
