Lead Literacy Specialist - SEN School

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics seeks an experienced Literacy Subject Lead for a specialist SEN School in Uxbridge, West London. This permanent role combines high-quality teaching with strategic leadership of Literacy and Communication across the school.

You will lead the Literacy curriculum, monitor standards and pupil progress, and work with Speech and Language Therapists to develop a whole-school communication strategy. A Qualified Teacher Status and SEN experience are essential, along with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and relevant teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of Literacy and Communication.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEN, including complex learning needs.
• Ability to lead curriculum development and support colleagues in improving their practice.
• Experience using assessment and pupil progress data to inform teaching and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Literacy curriculum across the school, ensuring statutory requirements are met.
• Monitor standards, teaching and learning, and pupil progress, identifying and implementing actions to raise achievement.
• Oversee large-, medium- and short-term planning and ensure individual pupil planning is effectively implemented.
• Lead the development of Literacy and Communication across the school, promoting high-quality practice and innovative approaches.
• Work closely with Speech and Language Therapists to develop and implement a whole-school communication strategy.
• Lead the analysis of assessment data and ensure assessment systems effectively support pupil progress.
• Prepare and review the Literacy Subject Development Plan, contributing to the wider School Improvement Plan.
• Model excellent teaching practice and promote a range of effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Develop resources and curriculum initiatives that promote a love of reading and Literacy, including book-related events and effective use of the school library.

Skills

Literacy expertise

Curriculum leadership

Assessment data usage

SEN experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Academics seeks an experienced Literacy Subject Lead for a specialist SEN School in Uxbridge, West London. This permanent role combines high-quality teaching with strategic leadership of Literacy and Communication across the school.

You will lead the Literacy curriculum, monitor standards and pupil progress, and work with Speech and Language Therapists to develop a whole-school communication strategy. A Qualified Teacher Status and SEN experience are essential, along with strong leadership and