Reading Specialist Teacher

TES FE News; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Peterborough seeks a Reading Specialist Teacher to support students with reading. Responsibilities include delivering tailored sessions and assessing reading needs. The ideal candidate has experience with reading interventions and a strong understanding of phonics. This fixed-term role offers a chance to make a significant impact in students' lives, starting January 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering reading interventions, including Precision Teaching, Reading Recovery, and Paired Reading.
• Strong grasp of orthographic layers that support reading fluency.
• Ability to support phonological awareness and address specific reading deficits.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students needing targeted support with reading.
• Plan and deliver tailored sessions using a deep understanding of phonics.
• Carry out baseline assessments and create individualised reading profiles.

Skills

Experience with reading interventions

Understanding of phonics

Passion for reading

Support phonological awareness

Job description

Overview

Reading Specialist Teacher. Contract: Fixed Term until July 2026. Hours: 60% FTE (3 days per week). Salary: MPS. Site: Queen Katharine Academy. Closing date: 9:00am, 8 October 2025. Start date: January 2026 (or earlier).

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

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

You’ll Bring

• 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
• If you're ready to help students discover the joy of reading and build lifelong literacy skills, we’d love to hear from you

About Us

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 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. 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. If you're ready to inspire and educate with purpose and passion, we’d love to hear from you.

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!

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.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

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