Think Reading Co-Educator

Mark Hall Academy; Birtley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPA time

Pension contribution (Teachers/ LGPS)

Private healthcare benefits

Cycle to work

Discounted gym membership

EAP for wellbeing

Job summary

Mark Hall Academy is seeking a committed Thinking Reading Co-Educator to join our team and improve literacy outcomes for students needing extra support.

You will deliver the Thinking Reading Programme through carefully planned one-to-one sessions, helping pupils build confidence, boost reading fluency and access the broader curriculum. We value warmth, high expectations and positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Thinking Reading Programme in carefully planned one-to-one sessions.
• Help students build confidence and improve reading fluency.
• Develop the skills students need to access the curriculum and beyond.
• Be patient, highly organised and committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Maintain warmth with high expectations and positive relationships to support progress.

Job description

About this Role

Mark Hall Academy is seeking to appoint a committed, organised and compassionate Thinking Reading Co-Educator to join our team and play a vital role in improving literacy outcomes for our students. This is an opportunity to make a direct and meaningful difference to young people who need additional support to access learning and fulfil their potential.

At Mark Hall, we believe that every student deserves to feel known, supported and successful. Strong literacy skills are fundamental to this, and we are looking for someone who shares our belief that all children can learn and make excellent progress when given the right teaching, support and encouragement.

The successful candidate will deliver the Thinking Reading Programme, a structured and evidence-based intervention designed to support students who are significantly behind in reading. Through carefully planned one-to-one sessions, you will help students build confidence, improve reading fluency and develop the skills they need to succeed across the curriculum and beyond.

This role would suit someone who is patient, highly organised and genuinely committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning. You will need to be someone who combines warmth with high expectations and who understands the importance of consistency, encouragement and positive relationships in supporting student progress.

At Mark Hall Academy, we are ambitious for our students and serious about improvement. Colleagues joining our school become part of a supportive and hardworking team where staff are valued, expectations are clear and professional development is prioritised. As part of BMAT Education, you will also benefit from being part of a wider family of schools that shares expertise, develops talent and works collaboratively to improve outcomes for all young people.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a visible difference every day and be part of a school with purpose, ambition and heart.

About the School

At Mark Hall Academy, we envision a community where respect forms the foundation of our interactions, fostering a culture of inclusivity and understanding.

With determination as our guiding force, we empower each individual to strive for excellence, overcome challenges, and achieve their full potential.

Through cultivating confidence in our students, we inspire them to embrace their unique strengths, communicate confidently, take initiative and contribute positively to the world around them.

Together, we create a supportive environment where every pupil thrives academically, socially and personally.

Determination

To have the mindset and conviction necessary to persistently pursue your goal. To be resilient to overcome challenges and achieve academic success.

Confidence

To have the self-belief and skills to overcome obstacles, embrace all opportunities to grow and to positively contribute to the school community.

Respect

To recognise the worth and dignity of each person in the school community. To treat others with kindness, compassion, listening attentively, valuing diversity, and showing consideration for everyone’s feelings and opinions.

About the Trust

BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.

The Trust's vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.

What can BMAT offer you?

BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:

• Enhanced and flexible PPA
• Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
• Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work
• Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

Please note: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be shortlisted or appointed.

BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)