Post: English & SMSC Lead Teacher
Location: GAIL, Wheatridge East, Abbeydale, Gloucester, GL4 5DF
FTE Salary Range: MPS 1 - UPS 3 + TLR2A; £32,916 - £51,047 + £3,527 + £2,787
Contract Type: Permanent, full time
Contract Hours: 32.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
To Find out more about the school please use the following link to view our Applicant Pack -GAIL Applicant Pack
We are seeking an outstanding and ambitious English and SMSC Lead Teacher who will be primarily class-based, delivering high-quality teaching whilst providing strategic leadership for English and SMSC across the school. Working collaboratively with colleagues across all key stages, the successful candidate will drive the development of a coherent, ambitious and inclusive English curriculum, ensuring clear progression, sequential learning and the development of communication, literacy and language skills for all pupils. They will oversee curriculum planning, assessment and subject improvement, ensuring that learning builds systematically from one stage to the next and meets the diverse needs of our learners. As SMSC Lead, they will map and coordinate opportunities for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development across the curriculum, embedding the school’s values and supporting pupils to flourish as confident, respectful and active members of their community. This role is central to our vision of providing an inclusive, nurturing environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential within our specialist setting for children and young people with Moderate and Additional Learning Difficulties (MALD).
Interviews will be held at The Springfields Academy in Wiltshire. We recognise that this is further away than GAIL Academy and may present a travel challenge for some candidates. If attending in person would be difficult, please let us know and we will be happy to explore alternative arrangements where possible.
About the role
As Head of English & SMSC, you will:
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Lead and inspire a team of teachers to deliver high-quality, inclusive education
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Drive improvements in student attainment, progress and engagement
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Develop and implement a dynamic, broad and balanced curriculum
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Monitor teaching standards and support staff through coaching and professional development
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Use data effectively to challenge underachievement and raise outcomes
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Contribute to whole-school priorities, including SMSC, wellbeing and enrichment
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Promote a strong culture of safeguarding, inclusion and high expectations
We are seeking someone who:
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Holds Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree
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Has a proven track record of excellent teaching and student outcomes
- Demonstrates strong leadership and the ability to inspire and develop others
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Is committed to raising aspirations and supporting every learner to succeed
- Has excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Embraces innovation and continuous professional development
About the School
Gloucestershire Academy for Inspirational Learning is a specialist school for 200 pupils aged 4-16 opening at the start of 2027, with pupils phasing into the school across three years.
The school’s designation is Moderate and Additional Learning Difficulties (MALD) and will cater for autistic pupils, those with speech and language differences, SEMH and those with learning differences in their cognitive profiles.
The school will be based in the Wheatridge area of Gloucestershire in a brand-new purpose-built building with outstanding facilities specifically tailored for SEND learners.
About the Trust
We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.
We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.
These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at [email protected].
Closing date: for applications is 13th September 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing 20th September 2026.
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
