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Literacy Specialist

Job Summary
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Advert Start Date:
18/05/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 01/06/2026 12:00
Salary:
£375 per day (SLE rate) plus £75 per day allocation for associated paperwork
Job Category:
Education
Vacancy ID:
296624
Employment Location:
Marske-by-the-Sea
Closing date:
1 Jun
Further Information

Position: Literacy Specialist

Salary: £375 per day (SLE rate) plus £75 per day allocation for associated paperwork.

Responsible to: Westgarth English Hub Lead


Purpose of the Role

The Literacy Specialist plays a key role in improving reading outcomes across KS1, KS2 and KS3/secondary phases. The role focuses on delivering evidence-informed practice to strengthen reading provision and support pupils, particularly those who have fallen behind, to become fluent, confident readers.


Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training and in-school support (virtual and face-to- face)
• Conduct diagnostic audits and develop evidence-informed action plans
• Model, coach and support teaching practice in partner schools
• Support phonics (KS1/KS2), reading fluency (KS2/KS3) and whole school reading approaches
• Work with leaders to strengthen reading provision and leadership
• Promote best practice and represent Westgarth English Hub
• Monitor impact, maintain accurate records and report to the Hub Lead
• Engage fully in CPD and contribute to wider Hub work


Key dates
 
  • Expression of Interest: 20 April – 14 May 2026
  • Application window: 15 May – 1 June 2026
  • Closing date: 1 June 2026 (12:00pm)
  • Interview dates: 18, 22 or 26 June 2026
  • Secondment period: 1 September 2026 – 22 July 2027
Please note
This job is closed for applications.
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