Job Description

Salary

United Learning Leadership Scale

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Blackburn

Job category/type

English

Date posted

20/11/2025

Job reference

REQ004238

Curriculum Leader-English

Location: Accrington Academy

Salary: United Learning Leadership Scale (subject to substantial leadership experience)

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Closing Date: 9th January 2026

Start Date: Post Easter 2026 or earlier if available

Are you passionate about modern education, bursting with fresh ideas, and ready to take

on an exciting new challenge?

Join Accrington Academy as our new Curriculum Leader-English and help us to Build Character, Create Learners, and Transform Lives.

We are looking for an ambitious and inspiring Curriculum Leader to drive excellence in English across our school. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the future of the English faculty and make a lasting impact on student outcomes.

As Curriculum Leader, you will lead a team of nine dedicated teachers, fostering a culture of high expectations, collaboration, and innovation. You will be responsible for the strategic development of the English curriculum, ensuring it is engaging, inclusive, and consistently delivers outstanding progress for all learners.

This role is ideal for a dynamic and forward-thinking professional with a proven track record of leadership success and strong student outcomes. You must be passionate about teaching and learning, committed to continuous improvement, and ready to take the next step in your leadership journey

We're seeking a talented leader who:

Shares our moral purpose and commitment to inclusive education Has a strong track record of improving outcomes Brings leadership experience, innovation and a clear vision for success Is committed to inclusive education and raising achievement for all Is passionate about developing others and leading with integrity Will support our broad co-curricular programme to enrich student experience

We can offer you:

More pay:

As part of United Learning, we pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector. We offer access to a health cash plan which gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP. Access to 250 employee benefits through Westfield Rewards, saving you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays, breakdown cover, car leasing, cycle schemes and more.

More time:

All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days - giving you eight in total); At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want; and we offer opportunities for flexible working.

More support:

We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career; Every staff member benefits from a personal development plan to support your progression and aspirations; We give you access to a high quality curriculum with excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers; We offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support from legal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and other wellbeing support.


If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to arrange a tour of the Academy or if you have any questions about the role please contact the Principal's PA, Sandra Chadburn on sandra.chadburn@accrington-academy.org