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Wandle Learning Partnership, based at Chesterton Primary School, Battersea

36 hours per week, term time plus two weeks 

Are you passionate about ensuring every child gets the strongest possible start to their literacy journey? We are looking for a Deputy Hub Lead who will play a key leadership role in expanding the work of the Wandle English Hub to support literacy in Reception, with a particular focus on early language and early writing.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a growing area of our work. As Deputy Hub Lead, you will oversee the development, delivery and quality of our new Reception literacy programme, working closely with the Hub Lead and a team of highly skilled Early Language and Literacy Specialists.

Together, you will support schools to strengthen provision in Reception so that children develop the language, knowledge and early writing skills they need to become confident readers and writers.

Through evidence-informed professional development, school support and collaboration, you will help ensure that schools receive exceptional guidance to improve early language and literacy outcomes for children across the region.

The Wandle English Hub at Chesterton Primary School is one of just 34 schools nationwide recognised by the Department of Education for their excellence in teaching and learning practice in early reading. The Department for Education designated the Wandle English Hub to support 16 Local Authority Regions in South London in 2018. The hub supports other schools to deliver excellent teaching in reading, age-appropriate Systematic Synthetic Phonics (SSP), early language development and reading for pleasure. Hubs provide intensive support for identified Partner Schools, non-intensive support for schools across the Hub regions, allocated resourcing for eligible schools for appropriate phonics training and resources.

Wandle Learning Partnership is part of the Wandle Learning Trust, a growing Multi Academy Trust based in South London, currently comprising of two secondary schools and eight primary schools. The Trust also runs the Wandle Learning Partnership, which oversees our English, Maths and Teaching DfE Hubs.

To apply for the role, please see following the link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/157777383/EDV-2026-WLP-75066

Closing Date: 11th May, 12pm

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a Children’s Barred List check.

The Wandle Learning Trust values the diversity of our students and is proud to inspire them through representative teaching and support staff.  We aim to select all staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, gender reassignment, sexuality or other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.  

The Academy welcomes applications from disabled candidates. If you have a disability, please indicate any adjustments we might make when applying in order to ensure that the shortlisting process is fair and meets your needs.

CVs are not accepted.

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