Literacy Tutor / Phonics Lead – (Graduate)

Clarus Education; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hertfordshire is seeking a passionate individual to deliver phonics and literacy interventions. The ideal candidate must hold a degree in a related field, possess experience working with children, and has strong communication skills. This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to contribute to student literacy development and support overall learning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in a related field.
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Desirable: Experience delivering phonics or literacy interventions.
• Experience supporting students with SEND.
• Strong understanding of phonics and literacy development.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging interventions.
• Familiarity with assistive technology and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use data to inform teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted phonics and literacy interventions to small groups and individuals.
• Lead on the development of a phonics strategy across key stages.
• Liaise with teaching staff to align interventions with the curriculum.
• Track and report on student progress using the school’s MIS system.
• Provide regular feedback to SLT, SENDCo, and parents/carers.
• Support students in developing independent learning and study skills.
• Act as a literacy advocate, promoting reading and writing.
• Contribute to the development of literacy resources.
• Participate in staff training and professional development activities.
• Support the school’s ethos, safeguarding policies, and inclusive practices.

Skills

Degree in a related field

Experience working with children or young people

Experience delivering phonics or literacy interventions

Supporting students with SEND

Understanding of phonics and literacy development

Planning and delivering engaging interventions

Familiarity with assistive technology

Excellent written and verbal communication

Using data to inform teaching

Education

Degree in a related field

Job description

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Client:

Clarus Education

Location:

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

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Job Description:

Full time, Permanent

Bushey, Hertfordshire

September 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION - MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Deliver targeted phonics and literacy interventions to small groups and individual students.
• Lead on the development and implementation of a phonics strategy across key stages.
• Liaise with teaching staff to ensure literacy interventions align with the wider curriculum.
• Track and report on student progress using the school’s MIS system.
• Provide regular feedback to SLT, SENDCo, and parents/carers.
• Support students in developing independent learning and study skills.
• Act as a literacy advocate, promoting reading and writing across the school.
• Contribute to the development of literacy resources.
• Participate in staff training, INSET days, and professional development activities.
• Support the school’s ethos, safeguarding policies, and inclusive practices.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Must have a degree in a related field
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting
• Desirable: Experience delivering phonics or literacy interventions
• Experience supporting students with SEND
• Strong understanding of phonics and literacy development
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging interventions
• Familiarity with assistive technology and inclusive teaching strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use data to inform teaching