Primary School Improvement Lead - English

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension)

Blue Light Card eligibility

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work

Job summary

Greenshaw Learning Trust seeks a dedicated Primary School Improvement Lead specialising in English to strengthen trust-wide English provision from nursery to Year 6. You will work with the Director of Primary Education and the Primary School Improvement Team to raise standards in reading, phonics, writing, and foundational skills across a range of schools.

You will promote high standards, implement the Raising Attainment Strategy for English, lead English networks, deliver CPD, and onboard new

Qualifications

• Holds Degree level qualifications and QTS.
• Brings recent, successful experience as an English leader or adviser with impact on standards.
• Extensive experience in curriculum development across reading, phonics, writing, foundational skills.
• Proven ability to observe teaching, analyse data, and challenge to drive improvement.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion for vulnerable pupils.
• Holds a valid driving licence and can travel to GLT sites (South West focus).

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards by supporting senior leaders to improve standards across all schools.
• Implement the English attainment strategy from nursery to KS2.
• Lead the English network: plan meetings, digest research, and share resources across the Trust.
• Develop and deliver CPD and implement research-informed practice.
• Onboard new schools and train staff in GLT English principles.

Skills

English leadership

Data analysis

Curriculum development

Staff coaching

Education

Degree level qualifications

QTS

Job description

Our central Shared Services teams play a vital role in supporting the success of every school within the Greenshaw Learning Trust. We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and driven Primary School Improvement Lead specialising in English to join our Trust-wide support team. Working 3 or 4 days a week, primarily in our schools in the South West, alongside the Director of Primary Education and the Primary School Improvement Team, you will build leaders’ capacity to raise standards in reading, phonics, writing, and foundational skills from nursery to Year 6 across a wide range of school contexts. This role is key to ensuring that our schools are well-equipped to drive change and raise achievement so that all children achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote High Standards: Actively promote GLT’s culture of high expectations by supporting senior leadership teams to improve standards across all schools.

• Implement Strategy: Support and guide schools to effectively implement the Greenshaw Raising Attainment Strategy for English from nursery to Key Stage 2.

• Lead Subject Networks: Lead the English network working group, plan and deliver network meetings, digest research, and curate intranet resources to cultivate collaboration across the Trust.

• Deliver CPD & Innovation: Develop and deliver high-quality professional development programmes and lead research-informed practice to widen the school improvement offer.

• Onboard New Schools: Train staff in shared GLT English principles and support senior leadership teams when new schools join the Trust.

We are Looking for Someone Who:

• Holds Degree level qualifications and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Brings recent, successful experience as an English leader or adviser, with demonstrable evidence of impact on standards.

• Possesses extensive experience in curriculum development and implementation across reading, phonics, writing, and foundational skills.

• Has a proven track record of observing teaching and learning, analysing data, and providing effective challenge to drive improvement.

• Shares our deep commitment to educational equity, diversity, and inclusion, particularly for vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils.

• Holds a valid driving licence and access to a car, with the willingness and flexibility to travel to all GLT sites (with a focus in the South West).

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi-academy trust providing excellent quality, comprehensive, and inclusive education across London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Plymouth. We are building a family of like-minded schools that collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice, and learn from each other under our founding mantra, 'Always Learning'.

We offer our central team staff a wide range of benefits:

• Professional development and clear career progression pathways.

• Generous pension scheme (including access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme).

• Blue Light Card eligibility.

• An Employee Assistance Programme.

• Gym discounts.

• Free eye tests.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• A culture of collaboration and support across the Trust.

We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. For further information or informal queries, please contact us at [e-mail]. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment will be subject to statutory checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion and very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates whose personal qualities and values reflect ours. We encourage applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, religion, belief, or race. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know