English School Improvement Lead - Elevate Reading & Writing

Greenshaw Learning Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Greenshaw Learning Trust is seeking a dedicated Primary School Improvement Lead specialising in English to join our Trust-wide support team. You will work 3–4 days a week across our South West schools, supported by the Director of Primary Education and the Primary School Improvement Team, to raise standards in reading, phonics, writing and foundational skills from nursery to Year 6.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to implement the Greenshaw Raising Attainment Strategy, build leadership

Qualifications

• Holds Degree level qualifications and QTS.
• Brings recent, successful experience as an English leader or adviser, with demonstrable evidence of impact on standards.
• Extensive experience in curriculum development and implementation across reading, phonics, writing, and foundational skills.
• Proven track record of observing teaching and learning, analysing data, and providing effective challenge to drive improvement.
• Commitment to educational equity, diversity, and inclusion, particularly for vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils.
• Holds a valid driving licence and access to a car, with willingness to travel to all GLT sites (South West focus).

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards across GLT by supporting senior leadership teams to raise attainment.
• Implement the Greenshaw Raising Attainment Strategy for English from nursery to KS2.
• Lead English network meetings, plan and deliver network sessions, and curate intranet resources.
• Develop and deliver high-quality professional development and drive research-informed practice.
• Onboard new schools and support SLT with GLT English principles.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Data analysis

English subject knowledge

Education

Degree-level qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Greenshaw Learning Trust is seeking a dedicated Primary School Improvement Lead specialising in English to join our Trust-wide support team. You will work 3–4 days a week across our South West schools, supported by the Director of Primary Education and the Primary School Improvement Team, to raise standards in reading, phonics, writing and foundational skills from nursery to Year 6.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to implement the Greenshaw Raising Attainment Strategy, build leadership