Reading Champion

ALP Nuneaton were judged as Good by Ofsted in December 2021 and are keen to continue to develop on their journey. This is an exciting time as we are growing both in numbers of pupils and in our positive reputation as a provider for excellent education to children with Special Educational Needs.

ALP Nuneaton provides continuity in learning for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans. We are a short, medium and long-term provision for learners on the autistic spectrum or who have other special educational needs and challenging behaviour. We cater for young people in their primary, secondary and post-16 school years. The overarching purpose of our provision is to work with learners so that they are able to overcome the barriers to learning that they have previously encountered. We aim to offer flexible, structured and supportive needs led approaches.

The post-holder will lead, develop and embed a culture of reading across ALP Nuneaton and, liaising with the Literacy Lead and Headteacher. They will support the implementation of literacy interventions across the school. This will include the development, operation, management, resourcing and growth of our libraries, instilling a love of reading within our students, complementing the delivery of the curriculum across the school.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to train/gain funded qualifications in the following areas: Phonics, Level 5, PGCE, National Professional Qualifications, QTLS/QTS and other relevant training options are available linked to the post and the school development plan.

ALP Nuneaton offers all its staff the following wellbeing support:

• Access Bupa Cash Plan Scheme
• Trained internal support with Mental Health First Aider
• Celebration benefits across the year
• End of term gratification events

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,600.00-£27,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nuneaton, CV11 4PN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Library services: 1 year (preferred)
• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
• Tutoring: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/06/2023
Reference ID: READCHAMP-NUN23
Expected start date: 31/08/2023