Please note this is a Trust wide role, and not solely for Aureus Primary School. GLF Schools is looking for an exceptional Primary Strategic Improvement Lead for English to champion high-quality teaching of phonics, reading and writing across our primary schools. Your Opportunity This is a key leadership role within our Education Team, offering the opportunity to shape curriculum strategy, support school improvement, and lead impactful professional development across a diverse and ambitious trust. In this role, you will: Lead the development and implementation of a research-informed English strategy across all primary settings. Support school leaders to identify priorities and implement evidence-based improvements in phonics, reading and writing. Analyse trust-wide data to inform strategic decisions and raise standards. Deliver high-quality professional development and coaching for English leaders and teachers. Facilitate collaboration and build capacity through networks and shared expertise. Stay up to date with national guidance and educational research to ensure our English provision remains ambitious and effective. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate English educator with a strong track record of impact, ready to lead change and improve outcomes for children across the trust. What we are looking for Proven success in leading high-quality English provision in primary schools. Strong knowledge of phonics, reading and writing pedagogy. Experience in coaching and developing teachers. Skilled in using data to drive improvement. Excellent communicator and collaborator. Proactive, reflective and committed to continuous learning. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish Access to our highly competitive Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model The Details Start Date: 1st January 2026 Salary: L11 - L15 Contract type: Full time and permanent Close date: 8th October 2025 12pm Interview date : 17th October 2025