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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.

Download our model job description and person specification

KeyDoc - English/literacy lead job description and person specification

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. 

Make sure your job advert complies with safeguarding guidance and equality law

You're not required to advertise this position internally or externally, but it's good practice to do so. Find out what you need to include in your job advert for maintained schools and academies to help you recruit safely.

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