* Primary Strategic Improvement Lead (English)ENDING SOONFast Apply# Primary Strategic Improvement Lead (English)EmployerLocation: Didcot, OxfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: L11 - L15Posted: 2nd October 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 8th October 2025 11:59 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1512051Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1512051* Share :***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 educationGLF Schools Employment OfferGLF 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### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.### Aureus Primary SchoolPart of### GLF Schools
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