Key Stage 2 Specialist

Astrea Academy Trust; West of England; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 83 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme (launching Oct 202

Employee Assistance programme

Résumé du poste

Astrea Academy Trust is seeking a KS2 Literacy Specialist to support schools in strengthening reading provision and improving literacy outcomes across Key Stage 2. You will work within our English Hub team, coaching leaders and teachers and delivering professional development on evidence-informed reading practices.

The role requires significant KS2 teaching experience, a deep knowledge of reading and literacy strategies, and the ability to build relationships across diverse schools.

Qualifications

• Significant KS2 teaching experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide specialist literacy support, advice and coaching to schools to strengthen reading provision and improve outcomes for KS2 pupils.
• Support schools to implement evidence-informed approaches to reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary development and reading for pleasure.
• Collaborate with school leaders to identify strengths and priorities for development and sustainable improvement.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders promoting high-quality literacy teaching.

Connaissances

KS2 literacy

Description du poste

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The job requirements are detailed below.

Hours: Variable, successful candidates would be required to do a minimum of 18 days

Contract: Casual, Fixed-Term until 23 July 2027

Salary: DfE set rate of £375 a day

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Key Stage 2 practitioner to join our team as a Key Stage 2 Literacy Specialist. This is a rewarding opportunity to support schools in strengthening the quality of their reading provision and improving literacy outcomes for pupils across Key Stage 2. Working as part of our English Hub team, you will provide school-to-school support, coaching leaders and teachers, delivering professional development and helping schools implement evidence-informed approaches to reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary development and reading for pleasure.

To be successful in this role, you will have significant KS2 teaching experience, excellent knowledge of effective reading and literacy practice, and the ability to build positive professional relationships with colleagues across a range of settings. If you are committed to ensuring every child becomes a confident and enthusiastic reader, enjoy supporting others to improve their practice and want to make a meaningful contribution to educational improvement, we would love to hear from you. This flexible role offers the opportunity to work with an ambitious and collaborative English Hub team dedicated to improving reading outcomes for children across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist literacy support, advice and coaching to schools to strengthen reading provision and improve outcomes for pupils across Key Stage 2.
• Support schools to implement evidence-informed approaches to reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary development and reading for pleasure.
• Work collaboratively with school leaders to identify strengths, priorities for development and sustainable strategies for improvement.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, acting as an advocate for high-quality literacy teaching and learning.
• Contribute to the wider work of the English Hub, sharing best practice and supporting the successful delivery of literacy-focused programmes and initiatives across the partnership.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and collaborative Trust.
• The opportunity to work across a diverse group of schools.
• A highly supportive central team committed to continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to influence people strategy across the Trust.
• Outstanding CPD and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and launching in October 2026 an Electric Car Scheme .
• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility.

The Trust

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. From September there will be 33 schools in the Trust.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.

Interview Date: Monday 19th October 2026

Early applications are encouraged. The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing this recruitment campaign directly and will not accept unsolicited CVs or agency terms.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.