Whiteknights Primary School is entering its ninth year as an English Hub and has  established a highly successful team, driven by a strong commitment to improving  reading outcomes for children. 

To support this work, we are looking to enhance our team by appointing a Literacy  Specialist to work with four schools, delivering up to 30 days of school support in  2026/27. As a newly appointed Literacy Specialist, you will be supported through  a national training programme and shadowing opportunities with the English Hub Lead.  You will then work to provide support for schools, ranging from an initial audit to intensive  support, as well as contributing to the delivery of Reading Leader training. 

We are seeking enthusiastic practitioners with expertise in, and a passion for, phonics,  early reading, reading fluency and early language development, who are keen to take  this opportunity to further develop their expertise and make a meaningful impact on  schools across our region. 

Literacy Specialists are experienced EYFS, Primary and Secondary teachers, often  middle leaders in their own settings who have an excellent knowledge of the development  of reading and language development and a proven track record in improving early  reading in their school. You will have a minimum of three years experience in teaching or  leading early reading or language development, underpinned by excellent subject  knowledge. 

This is an important leadership role which will give you the capacity to drive  improvements in teaching phonics and early reading at schools throughout Berkshire,  Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, North Hampshire, Oxfordshire, and Surrey. 

As a Literacy Specialist, you will work three days per week supporting schools on their  phonics and early reading journey. Our recruited Literacy Specialists will receive high  quality national training offered by the DfE and attend a compulsory induction day and shadow training day with the Hub Lead. In addition, we will provide further internal  training and meetings to ensure that you feel well equipped and confident to fulfil the  role.