English Hub - Deputy Hub Lead

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Qualified Teaching Status

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate degree or NPQ

Professional Expertise

Essential

• YR Deputy Hub Lead: considerable experience of strengthening early language, vocabulary, comprehension and early writing to secure strong foundations for learning. A secure understanding of effective phonics practice is also required.
• KS1 Deputy Hub Lead: considerable experience of teaching early reading and supporting high-quality implementation of a school’s chosen SSP, improving early reading and embedding strong teaching practice.
• KS2 Deputy Hub Lead: considerable experience of teaching and leading effective phonics catch-up and reading fluency provision to secure end-of-KS2 outcomes.
• KS3 Deputy Hub Lead: considerable experience of strengthening reading provision, fluency and intervention to enable full curriculum access and promote reading culture.

Leadership and Influence

Essential

• Proven leadership within your school and ability to build trusted partnerships.
• Confidence to provide respectful, evidence-informed challenge.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Desirable

• Experience of developing partnerships with other external organisations.

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/Chair of Governors support.
• Capacity to commit to required training and development days.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and system leadership.

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