Literacy Intervention Co-ordinator
Job Details
The Role
This role will co-ordinate the delivery of two key reading intervention programmes (Fresh Start and Lexonic) supporting targeted students in improving their reading age. You will be responsible for the monitoring of student attendance, engagement and progress. You will support the Assistant Principal in ensuring that all students make excellent progress in–line with the academy’s expectation.
Key responsibilities
To keep up to date on training to be able to deliver reading interventions
To lead sessions through a timetable of reading interventions for students identified
To monitor student attendance, progress and engagement at intervention sessions
To be responsible for ensuring a calm and purposeful atmosphere in all intervention sessions
To review termly data of the impact of literacy interventions and share findings
To liaise with the EAL lead to best support EAL students engaging in intervention programmes
To work with pastoral teams, meet with parents and maintain links between home and school
Other
Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Executive Principal/AP Inclusion
Undertake fire marshall duties, where required
Undertake, and when required, deliver or be part of the appraisal system
Qualification Criteria
Qualified to degree level and above (desirable)
Qualified to work in the UK
Certified teaching assistant course or training or commitment to work towards these
English and Mathematics GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent)
High Level Teaching experience and a Degree (or equivalent)
Personal characteristics
Adaptable, organised and able to work with minimum supervision
Demonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment to high standards of work and achieving excellence
Approachable, flexible, calm and caring with a ‘can-do’ attitude
Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion
Specific skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Competent with IT and the use of it to analyse data
Excellent administrative and organisational skills
Able to understand and implement particular strategies and methods to help students to improve their learning and enjoyment of learning
Relentless drive to do whatever it takes to ensure all students succeed
Ability to instil and ensure high expectations and the Globe Values outlined in our Culture Pyramid
Other Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
Willingness to undertake training
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Qualifications
- Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
- Twice as many training days as standard.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
- Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
- Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark here.
Benefits
We are a mixed all-through school that caters for children from nursery age through to sixth form. We have the highest aspirations for all our children to ensure they are prepared for university and inspired to be leaders in their community. We offer our students a first-class education based on high quality teaching and experiences outside of the classroom.
Our school was recognised by the Government in its Parliamentary Review as an example of good practice in education and we are ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally. All of our sixth form students received a university offer with 73% of those being a top 3rd university.
We pride ourselves on the relationships our staff have with our students, caring for them throughout their education. We also work closely with families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of all the opportunities we provide.
Visit arkglobe.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.
Safeguarding statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
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