At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in improving their reading skills and assist with English proficiency assessments.
- Company: Join Ark Putney Academy, a vibrant school focused on student success and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy tailored professional development, generous pension, gym discounts, and employee assistance programmes.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Degree level education, excellent literacy skills, and experience working with children required.
The predicted salary is between 33910 - 41446 £ per year.
Ark Putney Academy is recruiting an ambitious and committed Reading Progress Tutor to join our team from October 2026. They will support students who have been identified as needing help with their reading and assist in the delivery of our reading interventions. They will also assist with assessing English proficiency of students with English as an additional language.
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent, possess excellent literacy skills in spoken and written English, be proficient in at least one modern foreign language and have experience of working with children of relevant age in a learning environment.
Benefits:
- Tailored professional development based on the needs of the teacher and department to ensure everyone achieves their full potential.
- Regular rewards and recognition for effort.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
- Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
- Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
About Us: Ark Putney Academy opened in September 2012 as part of the Ark network in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We’re a non-selective, mixed secondary school with 800 students, ranging from year 7 through to sixth form. We offer a rich curriculum emphasising core academic subjects, whilst providing the facilities, time and specialist staff to ensure students develop across a range of subjects. Music is at the heart of our school, with every student learning an instrument and all secondary students having the chance to be part of our band programme. We adopt a holistic view to educating young people. Through our commitment to inclusion, equality and attainment, we prepare every student to be a pillar of any community. We’ve been celebrating a successful year so far with strong A-level and GCSE results. This reflects our excellent teaching and the dedication of our staff both to the students and each other.
Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.
Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
Reading Progress Tutor employer: ARK SCHOOLS
At Ark Start in London, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the growth and development of our staff. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional advancement while ensuring a nurturing environment for both educators and children. With a strong emphasis on safeguarding and family partnerships, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact in early years education.
