Literacy Subject Lead

Smart Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Uxbridge seeks an experienced Literacy Subject Lead to shape English delivery in a specialist school. The role includes leading the curriculum, ensuring engaging and accessible lessons for students with complex needs. Ideal candidates will hold QTS, have SEN experience, and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay rates, professional development, and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant access

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching in a special school or SEN setting.
• Proven experience leading and coordinating Literacy/English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and coordinate Literacy curriculum.
• Quality assure teaching for effective Literacy delivery.
• Deliver engaging lessons tailored to diverse needs.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience in a special school or SEN setting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Creative approach

Education

QTS

Job description

Overview

Literacy Subject Lead (Permanent Contract) – Uxbridge, West London. Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance + TLR2. Start date: ASAP / Jan 2026.

About the Role

An inclusive and specialist school in West London is seeking an experienced and motivated Literacy Subject Lead to join their middle leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an SEN teacher with leadership experience to make a meaningful impact by shaping the delivery of English and Literacy across the school.

As Literacy Subject Lead, you will inspire both students and colleagues by driving high standards in teaching and learning within English and Literacy. You will take responsibility for planning, coordinating, and quality assuring the curriculum, ensuring lessons are engaging, structured, and accessible for students with a wide range of needs.

The school offers a person-centred curriculum designed for children and young people with severe to complex learning difficulties, communication and sensory processing challenges, and associated behaviours. As part of the middle leadership team, you will work collaboratively with staff, families, and professionals to ensure every student has access to meaningful learning opportunities that support both academic and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and coordinate the Literacy curriculum across the school.


• Quality assure teaching to ensure consistent, effective delivery of Literacy.


• Provide support, guidance, and inspiration to colleagues in delivering the subject.


• Deliver engaging lessons tailored to the diverse needs of students.


• Contribute to the wider leadership of the school community.

The ideal candidate will

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).


• Have experience teaching in a special school or SEN setting.


• Demonstrate proven experience leading and coordinating Literacy/English as a subject area.


• Be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills and a collaborative approach.


• Bring creativity, resilience, and a passion for supporting young people with additional needs.

What we offer

As an Literacy Lead and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.


• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).


• Social and networking events.


• Pension contributions.


• CPD to help with your professional development.


• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Literacy Lead who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).