Early Literacy and Language Specialist (Maternity Cover)
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, N16 0QP |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Dec 2026 |
Summary
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 EYFS and KS1.
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
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.