KS2 Literacy Specialist, Norwich

As part of The Wensum Trust, we believe that our shared duty is to help every child to develop into high‑achieving, confident, healthy, caring and resilient members of their family and community. We want our schools to be healthy environments where both children and staff can develop and where strong, positive relationships are key. Our school, therefore, practices a relational approach with children, our families and our communities. We are particularly interested in working with people who share Our Qualities; who will work effectively and flexibly as part of a team.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated KS2 Literacy Specialist to support Partner Schools in driving rapid and sustained improvements in reading outcomes, particularly for pupils who require the most progress.

• Support Partner Schools to improve reading outcomes for KS2 pupils.
• Evaluate current literacy provision and identify areas for development.
• Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to challenge and strengthen literacy instruction.
• Deliver professional development on fluency instruction and evidence‑based practice.
• Monitor pupil progress and report on improvement outcomes.

• Deep understanding of reading processes and fluency instruction.
• Evidence‑based approach to literacy improvement.
• Experienced practitioner with a track record of driving improvement in Reading.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Being a part of The Wensum Trust’s family of schools offers employees unique experiences to work alongside our strategic partners and to collaborate with a wider network of staff. We believe in investing in employees as individuals, by providing training opportunities that help to develop both existing and new skill sets, to encourage career progression at all levels.

We care about bringing together the most able people, to help us achieve our vision of providing a rounded education for children, quality support for their families and opportunities to enrich our communities.

For further information on this vacancy and our school, please contact Stacey Coleman on

The Wensum Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Wensum Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions, cautions and bind‑overs, including those regarded as 'spent' must be declared. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks.