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English Hub Lead (Medium Level Support)
| Posting date: | 07 May 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS16 7EY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 2378b06d-2f01-4129-ac1b-b1821b382e4c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Mangotsfield Primary English Hub as an English Hub Lead on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed leader with expertise in early reading and phonics to deliver high-quality Medium Level Support (MLS) to schools across South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, and BANES.
As part of our successful DfE English Hub – supporting over 400 schools since 2018 – you will play a key role in programme development, delivering impactful professional development, coordinating quality-assured showcase events, and increasing engagement from schools not yet involved in Hub activity.
You will lead at least one DfE Central MLS programme, line manage Literacy Specialists, and contribute to the strategic leadership, quality assurance, financial oversight, and wider development of our English Hub provision.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on early reading outcomes across the region.
The successful candidate will be:
✅ Hold qualified teacher status
✅ Have a good understanding of the DfE English Hub Programme
✅ Have excellent subject knowledge and understanding of phonics, early reading and reading for pleasure
✅ Have the ability to plan and deliver high quality, innovative professional development which meet the emerging need of schools and leaders in our area
✅ Share a positive vision of children’s education and development especially around the importance of early reading and early language
✅ Ability to use data and feedback to identify areas for improvement and to plan further professional development which results in improvements in educational outcomes
✅ Have a real desire to be a part of a hardworking, supportive and creative team and be motivated to make a real difference
✅ Form positive relationships with adults, schools and stakeholders from a range of settings
✅ Have excellent communication and facilitation skills
Please refer to the candidate information pack for further details about the role.
What the school offers its staff
Mangotsfield CofE Primary School and Mangotsfield Primary English Hub are proud to be part of The Leaf Trust, a family of 14 schools dedicated to providing exceptional learning environments.
We can offer you:
• A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a skilled, dedicated, hard-working staff team, who exude positivity and are good humoured.
• Professional Growth: We are deeply committed to staff development and offer excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities tailored to your needs. In addition to CPD, staff can take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities, providing practical experience and personal growth.
• Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 14 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
• Employee Wellbeing: At our school, your wellbeing is paramount. We conduct an annual staff survey to ensure your voice is heard, and our dedicated Wellbeing Committees provide support and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff, providing financial security for your future. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling you to save money on commuting expenses, and our discount retail platform, helping you save money on various purchases.
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Mangotsfield Primary English Hub as an English Hub Lead on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed leader with expertise in early reading and phonics to deliver high-quality Medium Level Support (MLS) to schools across South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, and BANES.
As part of our successful DfE English Hub – supporting over 400 schools since 2018 – you will play a key role in programme development, delivering impactful professional development, coordinating quality-assured showcase events, and increasing engagement from schools not yet involved in Hub activity.
You will lead at least one DfE Central MLS programme, line manage Literacy Specialists, and contribute to the strategic leadership, quality assurance, financial oversight, and wider development of our English Hub provision.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on early reading outcomes across the region.
The successful candidate will be:
✅ Hold qualified teacher status
✅ Have a good understanding of the DfE English Hub Programme
✅ Have excellent subject knowledge and understanding of phonics, early reading and reading for pleasure
✅ Have the ability to plan and deliver high quality, innovative professional development which meet the emerging need of schools and leaders in our area
✅ Share a positive vision of children’s education and development especially around the importance of early reading and early language
✅ Ability to use data and feedback to identify areas for improvement and to plan further professional development which results in improvements in educational outcomes
✅ Have a real desire to be a part of a hardworking, supportive and creative team and be motivated to make a real difference
✅ Form positive relationships with adults, schools and stakeholders from a range of settings
✅ Have excellent communication and facilitation skills
Please refer to the candidate information pack for further details about the role.
What the school offers its staff
Mangotsfield CofE Primary School and Mangotsfield Primary English Hub are proud to be part of The Leaf Trust, a family of 14 schools dedicated to providing exceptional learning environments.
We can offer you:
• A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a skilled, dedicated, hard-working staff team, who exude positivity and are good humoured.
• Professional Growth: We are deeply committed to staff development and offer excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities tailored to your needs. In addition to CPD, staff can take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities, providing practical experience and personal growth.
• Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 14 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
• Employee Wellbeing: At our school, your wellbeing is paramount. We conduct an annual staff survey to ensure your voice is heard, and our dedicated Wellbeing Committees provide support and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff, providing financial security for your future. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling you to save money on commuting expenses, and our discount retail platform, helping you save money on various purchases.
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.