SEND Literacy Intervention Lead

Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy; Nacton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension and life cover

Discounts on retail, travel and more

Blue Light Card access

Cycle to work scheme

Health and well-being programmes

Job summary

Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy in Ipswich is seeking a Literacy Intervention Lead to drive targeted reading interventions, improve literacy outcomes across the school, and support students in overcoming barriers to learning.

You will deliver evidence-based approaches, work with teachers and support staff, and contribute to the academy’s professional development and inclusive ethos within the Ormiston Trust.

Job description

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others to join our academy as part of our support staff team as a Literacy Intervention Lead.

The successful candidate will play a key role in improving the literacy outcomes of students across the school, delivering targeted interventions, supporting reading development, and helping students overcome barriers to learning through improved literacy skills.

About the Academy

Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy is a popular, inclusive secondary school with a strong community feel. We are a mixed, fully comprehensive school, serving the local area. We are committed to providing a first-class education to our students and ensuring that all students are challenged, stimulated and equipped for the complex demands of the future.

Our core values of ‘respect, inspire, achieve’ are key to our success in developing an ever-improving school. We value staff and students and have created a positive, forward-thinking environment in which everyone can thrive. Our ambition is to be the best school in Ipswich, and we invite you to join us on our journey to excellence.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact.If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure your work will have purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest-standing trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:

• A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
• A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Automatic pay progression
• Generous pension and life cover
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through ourbenefitsplatform
• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Karen Baldwin, Principal, on 01473 601252.