At a Glance
- Tasks: Establish a reading culture and coordinate programmes to improve pupils' reading proficiency.
- Company: Join the dedicated team at King’s Lynn Academy, focused on enhancing students' reading experiences.
- Benefits: Work in a well-resourced library and engage with the community through diverse reading events.
- Other info: Collaborate with the Head of English and other colleagues to meet educational goals.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to inspire a love for reading among pupils of all ages.
- Qualifications: Must have Level 2 English and Maths qualifications and relevant experience in education.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Reading Leader to join our dedicated team. This exciting new role at King’s Lynn Academy has two main responsibilities.
- To establish a strong culture of reading across the academy, encouraging all pupils to recognise the value and joys of reading. This includes overseeing a welcoming and well-resourced library at the heart of the school, leading a range of opportunities for pupils to positively engage with reading, promoting competitions to incentivise and reward reading, organising events to celebrate a diverse range of interesting stories, and fostering partnerships with relevant organisations in the wider community to further pupils’ experience of reading.
- To coordinate programmes to improve pupils’ reading proficiency, involving the administration of testing, analysis of results, and planning tailored interventions to effectively target pupils’ needs and develop their reading skills. This work will contribute to the academy’s broader ambition of ensuring all pupils are able to read to the expected standard of their age and fully access the world around them.
The Reading Leader will work in collaboration with colleagues across the school, such as the Head of English, to meet these responsibilities.
About You
- Qualified to Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE A-C or equivalent)
- Relevant course to support learning e.g. NVQ3 relevant library and information qualifications or equivalent experience
- Previous experience in the operation of organisational and administrative procedures including excellent ICT skills
- Proven experience working in an educational environment
- Previous experience working with students and meeting their particular needs and requirements
- Flexible and adaptable to undertake varied duties
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Ability to relate to different ages and abilities
Reading Leader in King's Lynn employer: Eastern Multi-Academy Trust
King’s Lynn Academy is committed to fostering a strong reading culture. Located in King’s Lynn, the academy offers a welcoming library and opportunities for community engagement. The team values collaboration and aims to ensure all pupils can read to their expected standard.
Contact Details:
Eastern Multi-Academy Trust Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Reading Leader in King's Lynn
Reading Promotion
Library Management
Event Organisation
Community Engagement
Reading Proficiency Assessment
Data Analysis
Tailored Intervention Planning
