Curriculum Leader - English (FTC until 14/05/2027) in Bristol

Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Contract Length: Fixed until 14/05/2027

As Curriculum Leader for English, you will provide strategic leadership across Key Stages 3 and 4, with responsibility for shaping and delivering an ambitious, engaging curriculum. You will oversee teaching and assessment to ensure consistently high standards of student achievement, while supporting and developing a team of committed English specialists. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and a passion for English, with the ability to inspire both staff and students and to foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.

About you:

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Experience of assimilating information to facilitate the delivery of lesson plans effectively.
• A basic knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
• Excellent standard of oral and written communication skills and ability to understand and convey information effectively.
• Good organisational and efficient administration skills.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with teachers and other academy staff.
• The skills to participate in class discussions in an informed and sensitive manner.

About the Academy:

Hanham Woods Academy is a secondary school located within the outskirts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire, delivering education to pupils aged 11-16. It is one of the most improved academies in the South West, providing an excellent education to over 800 students. The academy has a growing reputation both locally and regionally.

Whilst we appreciate the unique setting in which the academy is placed, we work hard to challenge students from a variety of backgrounds to be the best they can be in all areas of life. Our mission here is simple: we want to give people the best chance of success, underpinned by our ethos of Dream Big, Work Hard, Be Kind. We want students to 'climb the mountain' in order to achieve success both academically and by developing a confident, resilient and hard-working character.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 365 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 9th February 2026
• Shortlisting Date: 10th February 2026
• Interviews: To be confirmed

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist you.

How to apply:

For the full role details (including the Job Description and Person Specification) and how to apply, please click the 'Apply' button via this advert. You will be re-directed to the full job advert on the CLF Eteach site and can apply directly from there.