English/literacy lead: model job description
Download and adapt our job description and person specification for an English or literacy lead to help you find the most suitable candidate for the role.
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It's intended as a starting point for you to adapt to suit your context, as the role will differ in every school – for example, you’ll want to specify whether you’re recruiting for an English or literacy lead.
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