Deputy English Hub Lead

Wandle Learning Partnership, based at Chesterton Primary School, Battersea 36 hours per week, term time plus two weeks Are you passionate about ensuring every child gets the strongest possible start to their literacy journey? We are looking for a Deputy Hub Lead who will play a key leadership role in expanding the work of the Wandle English Hub to support literacy in Reception, with a particular focus on early language and early writing. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a growing area of our work. As Deputy Hub Lead, you will oversee the development, delivery and quality of our new Reception literacy programme, working closely with the Hub Lead and a team of highly skilled Early Language and Literacy Specialists. Together, you will support schools to strengthen provision in Reception so that children develop the language, knowledge and early writing skills they need to become confident readers and writers. Through evidence-informed professional development, school support and collaboration, you will help ensure that schools receive exceptional guidance to improve early language and literacy outcomes for children across the region. The Wandle English Hub at Chesterton Primary School is one of just 34 schools nationwide recognised by the Department of Education for their excellence in teaching and learning practice in early reading. The Department for Education designated the Wandle English Hub to support 16 Local Authority Regions in South London in 2018. ..... full job details .....