Head of Literacy

Focus Resourcing Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a dynamic Head of Literacy and Communication to shape both strategy and practice. Responsibilities include ensuring ongoing assessment, differentiated instruction, curriculum design, and training staff. Applicants must be qualified teachers with a strong SEN background, experience in phonics and language interventions, and comprehensive knowledge of the national curriculum. This position offers competitive salary and various benefits including health care and discounts.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Healthcare scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site café

Pension and life assurance

Staff awards

Gym and shopping discounts

Social events

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher with a strong background in Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Experience training in phonics and/or speech and language interventions is essential.
• Knowledge of the current national curriculum for Literacy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing assessment of students' work and abilities.
• Provide differentiated work to meet individual student needs.
• Write annual reports and reviews.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with parents.
• Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum.
• Support the headteacher in matters of school policy.
• Design and plan schemes of work for literacy and communication.
• Monitor teaching through learning walks and observations.
• Train and coach teachers and support staff.

Skills

Leadership in education

Differentiated instruction

Communication skills

SEN training and intervention

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

SEN qualification

Job description

Head of Literacy and Communication

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to take on the role of Head of Literacy and Communication , shaping strategy and practice.

Hours : Term time only, 35 hours per week

Salary : £34,398 + £2,787 SEN allowance + TLR2a £3,000 - £5,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits : Free on-site parking, Healthcare scheme, Cycle to work scheme, On-site café, Pension and life assurance, Staff awards, Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts, Christmas party and social events

As the Head of Literacy & Communication, you will be responsible for :

• Ensuring on-going assessment of students work and abilities
• Provide differentiated work to meet individual student needs
• Write annual reports and reviews
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with parents
• Contribute to the design and provision of engaging curriculum
• Supporting the headteacher in all matters of the school policy
• Design and plan schemes of work for literacy and communication
• Monitoring the teaching of literacy and communication through learning walks and observation of teachers
• Train and coach teachers and support staff in the teaching of literacy and communication

The successful Head of Literacy & Communication will have the following related skills / experience :

• Qualified Teacher with a strong background in SEN
• Experience of training in phonics and / or speech and language interventions
• Additional SEN qualification
• Knowledge of current national curriculum for Literacy