# Primary English Specialist **Company:** [White Rose Education](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/8BzQXv3QFN982Q4z6AEUZh.md) **Location:** Leeds, United Kingdom **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Education [Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/c8f2294b-b62a-48ab-86c6-a2a894fc733c) ## Description **Primary English Specialist** This is a hybrid role which includes working at the White Rose Education offices in Halifax & Leeds. Two days a week in the office (minimum), with flexibility for more if needed. It is a full time position, working all-year-round. **The role** An exciting opportunity has arisen within White Rose Education. We are now looking for a creative, self-motivated, dynamic, passionate and driven individual who wants to help us shape the future of English education. Working as a **Primary English Specialist**, the core purpose of your role will be: - To support the creation and development of the White Rose English curriculum and associated resources. - To produce high-quality materials that support the White Rose English curriculum. - To support the teaching of English in primary provision through high-quality, effective CPD and working with primary school leaders. - To work with individual teachers to improve their practice in English. - To work with school leaders to audit requirements, provision and plan for improvements. - To support and advise schools with effective implementation of the White Rose English curriculum. - To contribute to the development of the wider WRE core-subject offer, including curriculum, assessment and oracy development. - To support any other reasonable request, working with other partners as appropriate. **Could it be you?** You will need to be a great team player, as excellent teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. You'll be a positive thinker, willing to flex, adapt and go the extra mile. A natural ability to inspire confidence in staff, school leaders and others is essential. This role will be immensely rewarding, and you will relish the opportunity to help shape a high-quality English curriculum offer for schools. To be considered for this role you must hold QTS, have passed your ECT, and be able to evidence effective teaching and performance within Primary English. Experience of subject leadership in a teaching environment is desirable, alongside strong knowledge of curriculum development and effective teaching practice in English. **Applications** Please apply initially with an up-to-date CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you feel you are the right person for the role. You will then need to complete a full paper application to be considered for the role as we recruit to safer recruitment standards. **Closing date** Friday 22nd May 2026, 12 noon **Interview Process** All applications will be considered in line with our recruitment practices. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day in the week beginning 25th May 2026. ## Requirements **White Rose Education**  **Profile & Person Specification**  Role title:  Primary English Specialist   Last update:  May 2026   Reports to:  Head of Primary English    Location:  This is a hybrid role which includes working at the White Rose Education offices in Halifax & Leeds. Two days a week in the office (minimum), with flexibility for more if needed. It is a full time position, working all-year-round. **The purpose of the role:**  - To support the White Rose English vision of making every teacher of English a world class teacher of English  - To support the teaching and learning of English at the primary phase through high quality, effective CPD.  - To support and advise primary schools and teachers with effective implementation of the White Rose English curriculum.  - To produce high quality materials that support the White Rose English curriculum.  **Key accountabilities:**  - To contribute towards the development of the White Rose English curriculum and supporting resources.  - Design, develop and deliver inspiring and innovative CPD programmes in line with our values and teaching principles.  - To assist in the implementation of the White Rose English curriculum by providing specialist guidance and support.  - To role model and demonstrate outstanding teaching and learning.  - To deliver school improvement programmes as appropriate. Examples include providing coaching and mentoring support, target setting, conducting observations, participating in learning walks, undertaking English audits.  - To actively monitor and maintain up to date knowledge of relevant education policy, developments, research and initiatives.  - To support the development and enhancement of English in primary provision across Trinity Multi Academy Trust and other clients, through working with individuals and school leaders.  - To actively participate in performance management review(s).  **Other duties:**  All staff must have an awareness and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. It is an expectation that all staff will share this commitment.  All staff must abide by company policies and procedures, copies of which can be found on our HR platform or requested from the HR Manager.  Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified within this job profile.  If a member of staff is requested to teach, there is a clear expectation that the Teacher Standards must be met, and the staff member must be able to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct; and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour.  This job profile is current at the date shown. It will be reviewed at least annually, and in consultation with you, it may be changed by the Managing Director to reflect or anticipate changes in the role or business need.  **Key relationships of the role:**  Head of Primary English  **Direct reports:**  N/A  **Person Specification – Core Competencies**   **Qualifications and experience**   Essential:  - must hold QTS and passed ECT  - educated to degree level  - an excellent track record of recent, relevant professional development  - accountability for the performance of a cohort of young people  - evidence of effective teaching and performance within area of specialism (primary English)   Desirable:  - taking accountability for the success of an initiative  - experience of further study  - experience of subject leadership in a teaching environment  **Knowledge & understanding**   Essential:  - of the principles and characteristics of outstanding teaching and learning  - of the principles and practices of planning and delivery  - of effective review and evaluation procedures  - of innovative approaches to working with students, staff, partners and the local education community  - of the application of ICT, literacy and numeracy to outstanding teaching.  - of subject knowledge to a high level within specific phase, of the National Curriculum and other relevant government publications  Desirable:  - experience of creating different resources, using different packages (spreadsheet and presentation software /other)  - experience of educational research   **Personal Qualities & Skills**   Essential:  - ability to inspire confidence in staff, students, parents and others.  - set high standards and provide a role model.  - enjoyment and commitment to personal development enjoyment in working with young people.  - adaptability to changing circumstances/new ideas.  - reliability and integrity  - ability to prioritise, plan and organise  Desirable:  - ambitious  - determination to succeed and the  - highest possible expectations of self and others  - vision, imagination and creativity   **Communication Skills**   Essential:  - communicate training programmes and plans  - deliver training, CPD and support the development of others  - communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences   Desirable:  - liaise effectively with other organisations and agencies  **Decision Making Skills**   Essential:  - demonstrate good judgement  - ability to make difficult decisions, based on data and achievement  Desirable:  - think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate, identify and solve problems  **Self-Management Skills**   Essential:  - prioritise and manage own time effectively  - work under pressure and to deadlines  - reliability, integrity and stamina  - resilience and perspective   Desirable:  - achieve challenging professional goals  - take responsibility for own professional development  **Team Working Skills**   Essential:  - work effectively as a member of a team  - deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts  - seek advice and support when necessary  Desirable:  - liaise effectively with other organisations and agencies