Literacy Support Teacher

Summary:

Join a Literacy Support Teacher role at a school committed to transforming student outcomes through focused literacy support.

About the School:

Located in a vibrant community, the school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. It is part of a larger trust committed to excellence, inclusion, and professional development for all staff.

The Opportunity:

As a Literacy Support Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting students with reading, vocabulary, and comprehension. This is a chance to make a real difference in student achievement and confidence, while being part of a school committed to literacy transformation and inclusive education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured literacy interventions to small groups of students
• Support students in developing reading fluency, comprehension, and academic vocabulary
• Work closely with subject teachers to enhance disciplinary literacy
• Monitor and track student progress using data to ensure measurable improvements
• Manage and lead the school library provision one day per week
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a consistent and effective approach to literacy support
• Help close reading age gaps and promote academic success
• Contribute to a school-wide culture of literacy excellence

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience in literacy support or teaching
• Strong understanding of reading development and intervention strategies
• Ability to work effectively with students of all abilities
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to inclusive education and social mobility

Preferred

• Experience with evidence-informed literacy programmes
• Background in working with students with additional needs
• Experience in library management or resource development
• Previous involvement in professional development or training

Compensation & Benefits:

• Fully funded specialist literacy training
• Structured professional development pathway
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Term-time working
• Access to wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme