Reading Specialist

Primary School in Milton Keynes | Long-term, Full-Time/Part-Time | Starting Date: 8^th September

Pay: andpound;90-andpound;105

A supportive and inclusiveandnbsp;primary schoolandnbsp;inandnbsp;Milton Keynesandnbsp;is seeking a passionate and experiencedandnbsp;Reading Specialistandnbsp;to join their dedicated team fromandnbsp;September 2025.

This forward-thinking school is committed toandnbsp;academic excellence,andnbsp;inclusive practice, and theandnbsp;holistic developmentandnbsp;of every child. With a strong emphasis onandnbsp;early intervention,andnbsp;literacy development, andandnbsp;professional growth, this is a fantastic opportunity for a literacy-focused educator who is enthusiastic about making a measurable impact on pupilsandrsquo; reading outcomes.

Job Description:

• Deliver targetedandnbsp;reading interventionsandnbsp;and support acrossandnbsp;KS1 and KS2, with a focus onandnbsp;phonics,andnbsp;fluency,andnbsp;comprehension, andandnbsp;reading for pleasure
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to identify pupils in need of additional support and tailorandnbsp;individualised learning plans
• Use a range ofandnbsp;diagnostic assessmentsandnbsp;to monitor progress and inform planning
• Foster aandnbsp;language-rich environmentandnbsp;that promotesandnbsp;confidence,andnbsp;curiosity, and aandnbsp;lifelong love of reading
• Contribute to the wider school community throughandnbsp;literacy events,andnbsp;parent workshops, andandnbsp;reading initiatives

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience deliveringandnbsp;reading interventionsandnbsp;or working as aandnbsp;Literacy/Reading Specialist (desirable but not essential)
• Be knowledgeable inandnbsp;systematic synthetic phonicsandnbsp;(e.g. Read Write Inc., Letters and Sounds, or similar programmes)
• Be aandnbsp;reflective,andnbsp;adaptable, andandnbsp;child-centred practitioner
• Demonstrate a commitment toandnbsp;inclusive education,andnbsp;safeguarding, andandnbsp;pupil wellbeing
• Possess excellentandnbsp;communication,andnbsp;organisational, andandnbsp;interpersonalandnbsp;skills
• Be enthusiastic aboutandnbsp;continuous professional developmentandnbsp;andandnbsp;collaborative practice

This is aandnbsp;rewarding opportunityandnbsp;to join a school that values its staff and offersandnbsp;ongoing CPD,andnbsp;mentoring, andandnbsp;clear career progression pathways.

To apply, click the andldquo;Applyandrdquo; button or call 01296752499. We look forward to hearing from you!

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