Literacy Specialist
Grazebrook Primary School, London, N16 0QPThis job expired on 11 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 3 days per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Pay scale
- Lead Practitioner
What skills and experience we're looking for
At New Wave we are passionate about reading and every child to flourish and view themselves as a reader. The current priorities of the English Hub programme include: developing language acquisition, reading, fluency and building an intrinsic enjoyment in reading ensuring inclusivity and sustained outcomes.
We are heading into our ninth year as an English Hub providing regional support in North London, Peterborough and areas in Hertforshire, Cambridgeshire and the Fenlands, in Early Years, Primary and Secondary settings. We are a successful team driven by a commitment to improve reading outcomes, share good practice and having a positive impact on children’s life chances beyond our schools. This is an exciting time to consider joining our team of experienced and knowledgeable Literacy Specialists as the programme remit is expanding to deliver well informed levels of support with senior leaders across KS2 and KS3.
We are looking for a solution focused Literacy Specialist with experience of leading English, Literacy, Reading or similar across their school or trust. The role will involve working in an articulate and compassionate manner with headteachers, and staff to ensure the highest quality in teaching, assessments and interventions.
We are looking for a solution focused Literacy Specialist with experience of leading English, Literacy, Reading or similar across their school or trust. The role will involve working in an articulate and compassionate manner with headteachers, and staff to ensure the highest quality in teaching, assessments and interventions. I look forward to your potential interest in the Literacy Specialist opportunity.
What the school offers its staff
In return, New Wave English Hub can offer:
* autonomy within the role
* high-quality professional development
* competitive salary
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Grazebrook Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 471 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Grazebrook Primary School website
- Email address
- llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 103 5199
An outstanding two form primary school based in Stoke Newington, Hackney.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in London