Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
English Hub Lead
Are you ready for the next step or a change in direction in your career? Are you looking for a unique opportunity? Do you want to be based in a fantastic school leading a specialist team improving the teaching of phonics and reading across Bradford and North Yorkshire as part of our DfE English Hub?
We are seeking an outstanding English specialist who will lead our DfE English Hub. You will take on the day to day running of the Hub, alongside the Strategic Lead and Hub Manager, whilst also working in collaboration with the teaching team at Burley Woodhead. There is also an opportunity to work as a literacy specialist in other schools.
Initially this role is fixed term to 31 August 2025 as the Hub funding is dependent on annual grant renewal. Successful continuation of funding will allow this position to roll over into the following academic year or years.
There is flexibility as we look for the right candidate who can work 3 or 4 days per week. There is a potential for a job share.
Vacancy Information
We were designated as one of 34 DfE English Hubs across England in September 2018 and since then have supported over 300 schools in Bradford and North Yorkshire in phonics, early language and reading. You will continue to build on the excellent practice we have developed over the past 6 years by managing our team of 14 expert Literacy Specialists, supporting schools with their phonics, early language and reading teaching, delivering training to teachers and liaising with the DfE on a regular basis.
You will:
- Be an existing exceptional Reception/KS1 classroom teacher or senior leader looking for a different challenge
- Be passionate about early reading and phonics and able to support other schools in developing their own practice
- Be able to lead a team of Literacy Specialists, with support from the Hub Manager and Strategic Lead
- Be able to work collaboratively with the teaching team at Burley Woodhead
- Be supportive of our school’s Christian ethos
In return, we offer:
- A strong team of experts with a proven track record of working with Bradford and North Yorkshire, the DfE and the English Hubs network across the country
- Excellent links with school leaders across the area and the country
- Happy, confident, enthusiastic and hardworking pupils who are eager to learn and who enjoy their time at school
- A dedicated and highly skilled team of committed staff and governors
- An attractive rural location with well-maintained and managed premises
Further information about our English Hub can be found here: https://www.burleywoodheadenglishhub.com/
We would strongly recommend interested candidates visit the school and meet with our existing team so you can gain a clear insight into this exciting role. Visits to school are welcome on the following dates: Thursday 20, Friday 21 and Thursday 27 June or Wednesday 3 July. Please call us on 01943 862739 to arrange this.
Closing date: 12 Noon, Friday 5th July 2024
Interviews: Monday 8 / Tuesday 9 July 2024
Start date: 1 September 2024
Candidates can apply online for this post. If you are registered, please follow the apply now process. If you are not registered, then please register now and follow the apply now process.