Reading Specialist

Reading Specialist

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

Pay: andpound;120-andpound;140

Are you passionate aboutandnbsp;unlocking literacyandnbsp;and helping young learners take their first steps into the world of reading£ A nurturing and inclusive primary school in Chesham is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Reading Specialist to join their team from September 2025.

This forward-thinking school is committed toandnbsp;early literacy,andnbsp;inclusive education, andandnbsp;closing the attainment gapandnbsp;from the very beginning. With a strong emphasis onandnbsp;collaboration,andnbsp;student wellbeing, andandnbsp;professional development, this is a fantastic opportunity for a literacy leader whoandrsquo;s ready to make a lasting impact on young lives.

Job Description:

• Deliver targetedandnbsp;reading interventionsandnbsp;and support programmes for pupils acrossandnbsp;EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Useandnbsp;diagnostic assessmentsandnbsp;to identify reading barriers and tailor instruction to individual needs
• Promote aandnbsp;reading-rich environmentandnbsp;and foster a love of books and storytelling throughout the school
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to embedandnbsp;evidence-based literacy strategies
• Monitor and track pupil progress using both qualitative and quantitative data
• Support the development ofandnbsp;phonics,andnbsp;comprehension,andnbsp;vocabulary acquisition, andandnbsp;reading fluency
• Contribute to whole-school literacy initiatives, includingandnbsp;reading corners,andnbsp;book fairs, andandnbsp;parent workshops

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience supporting pupils withandnbsp;reading difficulties, includingandnbsp;dyslexiaandnbsp;andandnbsp;EAL learners
• Be a reflective and adaptable practitioner with strongandnbsp;differentiationandnbsp;andandnbsp;intervention planningandnbsp;skills
• Demonstrate a commitment toandnbsp;inclusive practice,andnbsp;safeguarding, andandnbsp;pupil wellbeing
• Possess excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Be enthusiastic aboutandnbsp;professional development,andnbsp;collaborative working, andandnbsp;literacy innovation

Whether you''re passionate about phonics or a champion of comprehension, if you''re ready to help childrenandnbsp;turn the pageandnbsp;on reading challenges andandnbsp;write their own success stories, this is the role for you.

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

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.