Primary Strategic Improvement Lead (English)

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 2000 colleagues and over 16000 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