Assistant Subject Leader of English

Cockburn Multi-Academy Trust

New

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CLCA/78302

Location

Ring Road, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4AX

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

MPS/UPS + TLR 2A

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 15th May, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Who we are looking for

A strong, ambitious, and intelligent team player who is passionate about their subject and in supporting young people to enjoy and succeed through the study of English.
An innovative, resilient, creative and motivated professional with an uncompromising belief that all children deserve an outstanding education.
A well-informed subject expert who is up to date with the latest research developments in their subject with an excellent understanding of curriculum design and effective pedagogical approaches.
A respected teacher who sets the highest of standards for student behaviour and focus.
An organised, reliable colleague who is committed to working with staff and students to help them achieve.

This is an exciting time to join a motivated, friendly and mission aligned growing team in a vibrant and successful school community with many opportunities to develop in the future.

Why Join Us

Competitive rates of pay
A comprehensive induction, appraisal and continued professional development program
Auto enrolment to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme/ Teacher's Pension
Enhanced occupational benefits such as leave of absence, adoption, maternity & paternity pay
A range of working patterns dependent on role/ level
Access to cover pool/flexible day
Access to Blue Light Card
Access to Employee Assistance programme including counselling, CBT, physiotherapy and virtual GP
Trained Mental Health First Aiders on each Academy site
Wellbeing and Menopause Policy and Groups
Free Onsite parking
Access to gym facilities on some sites
Regular wellbeing and social activities
Generous & supportive leave of absence policy
Access to a range of discounts

You must be fully committed to optimising the opportunities that are available to children and young people, secure in the knowledge that you will be joining an ambitious, forward-thinking Academy Trust that sets the standards for our family of schools and academies.

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, and applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

This post expects the successful candidate to safeguard the welfare of children and young people and uphold your professional responsibility.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Diversity Statement

Cockburn MAT is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

About This Role

Who we are looking for

Why Join Us

Diversity Statement