English Hub KS2/KS3 Programme Lead

Sirjohnheron; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

New Vision English Hub, based at Elmhurst Primary School in East London, is seeking an experienced KS2/KS3 literacy leader to guide our programme across North East London and Essex. You will coach Literacy Specialists and deliver evidence-based training to raise reading standards, especially for the weakest readers.

Excellent knowledge of how pupils learn to read and phonics, and the ability to lead cross-school improvement will be essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading KS2/KS3 literacy initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of how pupils learn to read and phonics.
• Ability to coach leaders and deliver evidence-based training.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and train Literacy Specialists to provide high-quality school support.
• Quality assure Literacy Specialist delivery through shadowing and reviews.
• Audit reading provision in target schools and help leaders write action plans.
• Evaluate school reading data and set milestone targets with hub leadership.
• Present the hub offer and host engagement sessions for regional partners.

Skills

Reading leadership

Phonics experience

Coaching and mentoring

Program delivery

Data review and action planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Teaching qualification (QTS/PGCE)

Job description

• Location: Elmhurst Primary School
• Contract: Contract
• Working Pattern: Part Time
• Closing Date: 12/10/2026 at 15:28

Required for January 2027 Start

About Us:

New Vision English Hub is one of 34 DfE-designated English Hubs working nationally to improve reading outcomes across Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. We are based at Elmhurst Primary School, an exceptional school in the heart of Newham. We are passionate about reading and teaching all children to read fluently and for enjoyment.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced KS2 or KS3 leader with strong subject knowledge in reading to lead our programme across North East London and Essex. You will guide Literacy Specialists, coach school leaders, and deliver evidence based training to help partner schools raise reading standards - especially for their weakest readers.

Excellent subject knowledge in how pupils learn to read and experience of teaching phonics will be essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, coach, and train our team of Literacy Specialists to ensure high-quality support in schools.
• Quality assure Literacy Specialist delivery through targeted shadowing days and regular review of school action plans.
• Audit current reading provision in target schools, help leaders write action plans, and support pupils who struggle most.
• Evaluate school reading data and set clear target milestones alongside the hub leadership to ensure excellence in hub support for schools.
• Present the hub offer and host engagement sessions for regional partners and prospective partner schools.
• Communicate regularly with other English Hubs nationally, as well as New Vision English Hub leads to share practice and maintain alignment.

While this role will be based at the English Hub in East London, regular travel to schools across the Hub
catchment area will be required.

For more information, please contact hub lead, Vicky Wright: [e-mail]

The School has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work.