At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' literacy skills and foster a love for reading.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts, pension schemes, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives through literacy.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 29651 - 36241 £ per year.
35 hours per week, Term time only HAY 8A-E (£26,016 - £28,427 gross actual salary per annum)
To start as soon as possible
Are you passionate about reading and want to make a positive difference in young people's lives? We are looking to appoint a Literacy Intervention Specialist / Librarian, to join our inclusive and forward-thinking team, working with our secondary students.
The successful candidate will require:
- A passion for working with students who face barriers to learning
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Champion inclusive practices and foster a growth mindset in learners
- Foster a love of reading in all students with varying abilities
The role will include:
- Diagnostic assessments to identify learning gaps and tailor support accordingly
- Deliver targeted literacy interventions to students at KS3
- Design and implement engaging learning experiences
- Collaborating with stakeholders
- Tracking progress
- Implementation of a school library policy and action plan, aligned to school-wide targets
- Assisting in fostering a reading for pleasure culture
Visits to the school are welcome.
Closing date: Friday 04 December 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews: wk/com 07 December 2026
The Cornerstone Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of safer recruitment, online searches will be carried out for shortlisted candidates, references will be requested prior to interview and an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list check (and other pre-employment checks) will be required for successful applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We offer:
- Staff benefits (Local Retailer Discounts, Transport discounts (Over travel, Red Funnel, Wightlink))
- Cycle to Work scheme
- 1Leisure One Card Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership
- Teachers Pensions Scheme membership
- Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
Literacy Intervention Specialist / Librarian (Secondary) - The Bay in Sandown employer: The Bay CE School
The Cornerstone Federation is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for staff who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a range of benefits including local retailer discounts, a cycle to work scheme, and access to a comprehensive pension plan, all while promoting professional growth and development opportunities. Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support to our pupils and be part of a team that values compassion, resilience, and enthusiasm.
