Literacy Specialist

With our continued growth, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable Literacy Specialist, who can offer a high-quality learning experience within the department. You will become a key member of the Laurus Trust family, and will play a vital role in maintaining the high standards of the Trust. As part of your role you will deliver small group and one to one intervention programmes to support students with literacy difficulties, following the schemes of learning and intervention programmes in place.

This position is contracted on a Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to students/pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of 37out of 52 weeks.

Job Purpose

• Raise levels of literacy amongst identified groups at KS3 and KS4.
• Provide learning support to students who are on the SEN register and/or are of lower ability, this will include supporting students in their mainstream lessons and in small groups.

Key Skills & Experience

• Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent
• Relevant NVQ3 or equivalent qualification would be advantageous
• Experience of working with young people who are vulnerable and/or who have special educational needs

To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page.

A full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. Should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 0161 549 7000 or via e-mail at; recruitment@laurustrust.co.uk

Closing Date: Monday 22nd April at 9am.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Interview Date: TBC