Key Area of Expertise: English

 

• Extensive English subject knowledge for KS1 and KS2;
• Broad awareness of quality texts for KS1 and KS2;
• Knowledge of curriculum development and related matters;
• Understanding of the concepts and skills essential for success for students in English;
• Imaginative range of teaching strategies to support differentiation in English;
• Carefully considered strategies (for example, questioning) for stretching and challenging the students working at greater depth;
• Ability to plan for progression and to embed the primary English curriculum through long and medium term planning;
• Looking at existing resources and suggesting ways to incorporate them;
• Creating engaging lesson plans for English, through effective and engaging hooks into the lessons and maintaining pace and challenge throughout;
• Suggestions for working with parents to support English development;
• Working with and supporting English leads in their role;
• Working with schools to analyse data effectively and ensure all groups are being monitored effectively, such as: pupil premium, SEN, more able;
• Completing book scrutiny and lesson observation to confirm assessment judgement;
• Supporting schools with in-school moderation.