English Hub Literacy Specialist

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Qualified Teaching Status

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate degree or NPQ
• Full driving licence

Professional Expertise

Essential

• Significant recent experience teaching and leading literacy/reading within EYFS (minimum 3 years).
• Strong understanding of pedagogy and the developmental journey in communication, language and literacy (CLL) in EYFS.
• Evidence of sustained positive outcomes or demonstrable impact through school support.
• Knowledge of DfE’s Reading and Writing Frameworks.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable

• A secure understanding of effective phonics practice.

Leadership and Influence

Essential

• Proven leadership within your school and ability to build trusted partnerships.
• Experience aligning CLL with wider school improvement priorities.
• Confidence to provide respectful, evidence-informed challenge.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Coaching and School Improvement

Essential

• Skilled in diagnosis through data, observation and professional dialogue.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and delivering impactful CPD.
• Ability to support effective implementation and sustainable change.

Commitment and Capacity

Essential

• Currently employed in a school (or able to evidence equivalent impact) with Headteacher support.
• Capacity to commit to required training and development days.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and system leadership.

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