Knowledge School English Hub Lead

Knowledge School English Hub Lead

Salary: Middle Leadership - based on experience

Contract type: Full time & linked to English Hub funding 

(4 days a week English Hub, 1 day a week class cover teacher)

Contract term: Fixed Term 

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: Wednesday 20th October (at noon) with interviews held on Friday 22nd October.

West London Free School Primary is a member of Knowledge Schools Trust and is one of 34 schools nationally to be awarded the English Hub Status from the Department of Education. As a result of this, we will be working with a large number of schools in the region and we are therefore seeking to appoint an English Hub Leader to direct this exciting project.

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner/ leader who has experience and passion for the teaching of early reading and phonics. The role is based upon delivery of the DfE’s three priority areas: Early Language Development; Age Appropriate Phonics Provision; Developing a Love of Reading.

The Role Will Involve

• Leading and developing the team of English Specialists in their role supporting schools. Coordinating the work of the English Specialists and overseeing the impact of the school to school support.

• Being committed to leading on establishing and maintaining links with a number of schools whilst supporting them to develop the teaching and learning of phonics; early reading and a love of reading.

• Supporting schools, where appropriate, with writing of Action Plans; leading the audit process; working with the Executive Headteacher of Knowledge schools Trust Primaries and English Specialists to prioritise support required by schools; making decisions collectively on allocated funding and intensive support across the English Hub.

• Liaise with the Executive Headteacher and administration team to collate the information needed to meet the deadline for the monthly progress reports to the DfE. Take a lead role reporting progress made by the Hub against the three priority areas.

• Maintain communications with colleagues from other English Hubs to support other schools and develop Knowledge Schools English Hub effectively.

• Where appropriate work with members of Knowledge Schools Trust Primaries when coordinating and delivering CPD to schools.

In line with National Agendas and Teaching School initiatives, the role may include occasional responsibilities deemed reasonable and appropriate by the Headteacher.

Further information and application forms are attached below, please apply directly on Tes or by completing the attached application form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday 20th October at noon

Knowledge School Trust is committed to staff development and training. 

Further details and an application form are obtainable from the school website  

Knowledge Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.