Primary English Improvement Lead

Shared Service - Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Eye tests

Cycle to work

Job summary

Greenshaw Learning Trust in the South West is seeking a Primary School Improvement Lead specialising in English to work with the Director of Primary Education and the Primary School Improvement Team. You will travel to GLT schools, building leaders’ capacity in reading, phonics, writing and foundational skills from nursery to Year 6.

You will lead English networks, deliver CPD and implement the Raising Attainment Strategy, collaborating across sites to raise standards and ensure equity for all

Qualifications

• Holds Degree level qualifications and QTS.
• Recent, successful experience as an English leader or adviser with demonstrable impact on standards.
• Extensive experience in curriculum development 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 GLT sites (South West).

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards by supporting senior leadership to raise standards across schools.
• Support and guide schools to implement the Raising Attainment Strategy for English from nursery to Key Stage 2.
• Lead the English network working group and deliver network meetings and resources across the Trust.
• Deliver high-quality CPD and lead research-informed practice to widen the school improvement offer.
• Train staff in GLT English principles and support senior teams when new schools join the Trust.

Skills

English leadership

Data analysis

Curriculum development

School improvement

Observation of teaching

Equity & inclusion

Education

Degree level qualifications

QTS

Job description

Greenshaw Learning Trust in the South West is seeking a Primary School Improvement Lead specialising in English to work with the Director of Primary Education and the Primary School Improvement Team. You will travel to GLT schools, building leaders’ capacity in reading, phonics, writing and foundational skills from nursery to Year 6.

You will lead English networks, deliver CPD and implement the Raising Attainment Strategy, collaborating across sites to raise standards and ensure equity for all