Assistant Director of Learning (English)

Are you an exceptional English teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you have the vision to help shape an ambitious English curriculum and the drive to inspire both students and colleagues to achieve their very best? Could you play a pivotal role in developing outstanding teaching and learning while helping to raise standards across a thriving department?

Job Title: Assistant Director of Learning (English)

Location: Weavers Academy, Wellingborough

Salary: MPS - UPS £34,069 - £52,835 & TLR2c (£8,611)

Start Date: January 2027

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours, 52 weeks

Application Closing Date: 19th October 2026

Interview Date: 21st October 2026

About You:

Weavers Academy are seeking an ambitious and passionate English specialist to join our leadership team as Assistant Director of Learning (English). This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring classroom practitioner to make a significant impact on students' learning experiences while helping to shape the future direction of English across the academy.

You will be a committed educator who believes in the transformative power of English and is driven by a desire to ensure every student can access a rich, challenging and engaging curriculum. Whether developing innovative teaching approaches, supporting colleagues to refine their practice or championing high expectations in the classroom, you will be eager to contribute to a culture of excellence.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Director of English, helping to lead a talented team whilst remaining firmly rooted in the classroom. We are looking for someone who thrives on collaboration, embraces new ideas and is motivated by seeing both students and staff succeed.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status with a track record of achieving good outcomes for students

• Experience of curriculum development and assessment design

• In-depth knowledge of English curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

About the English Department:

The English department is a dedicated and supportive team of talented practitioners who share a common goal: helping every student become a confident reader, writer, and communicator. We foster a strong collaborative culture, with colleagues working closely together to develop and refine a rich, knowledge-led curriculum, create high-quality resources, and share effective teaching strategies that drive student success. Professional dialogue, coaching, and mutual support are at the heart of everything we do. Teachers benefit from a fully resourced and carefully sequenced curriculum, dedicated curriculum development time, and regular opportunities to collaborate, observe colleagues, and share best practice. We are committed to ongoing professional growth, offering strong support for Early Career Teachers alongside opportunities for leadership development. Beyond the classroom, we strive to enrich students’ experiences of English through theatre visits, competitions, author events, intervention programmes, and a wide range of cultural opportunities that broaden horizons and raise aspirations.

About Weavers Academy:

Weavers Academy is a thriving 11–18 non-selective academy located in Wellingborough, and proud to be part of the growing Creative Education Trust. We offer a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential. 

Our academy is large enough to provide a broad and innovative curriculum, yet small enough to ensure that every student feels safe, valued, and happy. At Weavers, we place the quality of teaching and learning at the heart of everything we do, because we know it is the single most important factor in shaping student success. 

We foster an ethos where it is ‘cool’ to learn, and we actively listen to feedback from families and students to continually improve our provision. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at View email address on tes.com , and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.