Reading Mentor

Reading Tutors

Contract type: Part-Time (30 hours per week and term time only)

Salary: £13.46 per hour 

Contract term: Permanent

King Harold Academy is a superb place to work. Our pupils are ambitious and keen to learn and our staff are highly motivated, collaborative and supportive. We are always evolving and have aspirations to become a beacon of excellence in the sector. 

We believe that learning to read well is one of the most fundamental aspects of schooling. If our pupils are not able to read at a level at least in line with their chronological age, they face greater challenges when learning the content of the curriculum. This is why we focus so much on reading and vocabulary at King Harold Academy. It has a generative power, and unlocks our pupils’ academic potential. 

In order to meet these aims, we are seeking dedicated Reading Tutors, who will provide structured reading support to our pupils. 

The Reading Tutor’s main responsibilities will be:

● To provide small group and individual tutoring to targeted students

● To support initiatives that promote reading for pleasure

● To encourage students to read widely around the curriculum they study

● To support explicit vocabulary instruction as part of the core curriculum

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in raising academic achievement and aspiration for our community. It would suit those with an interest and belief in the importance of reading and a desire to gain experience in education. 

If you’re interested in building a school community that provides a transformative education for its students, then King Harold Academy is an exciting opportunity for you. 

King Harold Academy also benefits from being  part of the Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT).

As an employee of TKAT you will benefit from:

● A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy;

● Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;

● Our support for your wellbeing at work; and

● The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website www.kha-tkat.org. Completed application forms should be sent or emailed to Mrs Campbell at michaela.campbell@kha-tkat.org. 

If you would like to arrange an informal conversation with the Head of School prior to application, please contact Mrs Campbell. 

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted unless accompanied by a fully completed application form. 

Health and Safety

King Harold follows the TKAT, Essex and Government COVID 19 guidelines in order to protect students, staff and visitors to the school

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Equal Opportunities

TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.

Closing date: 7th July 2021

Interviews:      Week commencing 11th July 2021