Reading Specialist Teacher

Queen Katharine Academy; Marholm; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in the UK is seeking a Reading Specialist Teacher to support students in overcoming reading challenges. The role involves delivering tailored reading interventions, conducting assessments, and fostering a love for reading among students. Join a vibrant community dedicated to transforming lives through education in a supportive environment.,

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Induction program

Qualifications

• Experience delivering reading interventions, including Precision Teaching and Reading Recovery.
• Strong understanding of phonics and reading development.
• Ability to carry out baseline assessments and create individualised reading profiles.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students needing targeted support with reading.
• Plan and deliver tailored sessions.
• Draw on assessment data to close learning gaps.

Skills

Phonics understanding

Reading interventions

Supporting phonological awareness

Building student confidence

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Reading Specialist Teacher who's ready to make a real difference. If you thrive on helping young people overcome reading challenges and have the skills to deliver impactful 1:1 and small group interventions, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students who need targeted support with reading
• Use your deep understanding of phonics and reading development to plan and deliver tailored sessions
• Carry out baseline assessments and create individualised reading profiles that guide your teaching
• Draw on teacher feedback and assessment data to close learning gaps and support sustained progress
• Proven experience delivering reading interventions, including Precision Teaching, Reading Recovery, and Paired Reading
• A strong grasp of the orthographic layers—Alphabetic, Pattern, and Meaning/Morphemic—and how they support reading fluency
• A passion for reading that inspires pupils and helps them build confidence
• The ability to support phonological awareness and address specific reading deficits with precision and care

About the school and trust

At Queen Katharine Academy, our values of Ambition, Responsibility and Respect — inspired by our namesake, Katharine of Aragon — guide everything we do. We're committed to delivering a world-class education that empowers students to positively shape their futures. As part of the forward-thinking Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we benefit from shared expertise, professional development, and a supportive network of schools. Under new leadership, we're building on strong foundations to create a culture where staff are empowered, valued and supported to thrive.

What you’ll experience

You'll join a vibrant, diverse community where relationships with students, families and colleagues are at the heart of our success. With excellent facilities, ongoing development opportunities, and a culture rooted in kindness, fairness and high expectations, this is more than a job — it's a chance to be part of something special.

Why work for us?

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education." To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits.

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one. According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Safeguarding

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.