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  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    12 May 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    29 April 2025

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Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Leadership Scale 1-5

Literacy and Spelling Specialist job summary

Literacy and Spelling Specialist (Leadership Scale 1-5)

We are seeking an exceptional Literacy and Spelling Specialist to join our dedicated team at Beacon Academy. In this crucial role, you will provide expert support and interventions to pupils with literacy and spelling difficulties, helping them to reach their full potential. You will also play a crucial role to support Wellspring’s East region schools to develop their practice, conduct assessments and diagnosis of pupils, and support the training needs of schools.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct diagnostic dyslexia screening and assessments

Develop and implement tailored learning plans to address individual needs

Collaborate with teachers to ensure effective differentiation and accessibility

Offer outreach support and training to other schools within the local area

Requirements:

Qualified teacher status or equivalent

Extensive experience in supporting pupils with literacy and spelling difficulties

Excellent knowledge of dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties including Level 7 qualifications or equivalent

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals

Why Beacon Academy?

Situated in the vibrant coastal town of Cleethorpes, Beacon Academy is a forward-thinking secondary school where students are the heart of all we do. The school serves some of the most disadvantaged pupils in North East Lincolnshire, therefore we pride ourselves on our inclusive, relational approach to educating our young people. We stand by our belief that unconditional positive regard is the cornerstone of our culture. Our students thrive through a rich, balanced curriculum enhanced by an array of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils. If you have the passion and expertise to help our students thrive, we want to hear from you.

Method of Working

Wellspring Academy Trust expects all staff to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team, delivering high quality support. This requires dealing with people politely and tactfully, and in accordance with Trust guidelines, policies and procedures. Wellspring team members are expected to respect confidentiality and safeguarding practices at all times.

Public Relations

Considerable importance is attached to the public relations aspect of our work. Members of the team must project a positive image of the Trust at all times and through all activity.

DBS Certificate

Wellspring Academy Trust takes its duty to safeguard the young people with which it works seriously.

All Wellspring team members are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty towards safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and, if appropriate, vulnerable adults who participate in any Trust activities and expects all staff to share this commitment.

An Enhanced DBS is required for this post.

Application forms must be completed in all instances, CVs will not be accepted.

To view our child protection and safeguarding policies please visit our website: https://beaconacademy.co.uk/

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Beacon Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
623 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
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School website
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Beacon Academy opened on 1 September 2017 as part of the Wellspring Academy Trust. We are an exciting, expanding, inclusive and dynamic secondary academy which places the student at the heart of our provision.

Our distinctive ethos of ‘Human Scale Education’ sets us apart from other schools. At Beacon Academy your child will be known as an individual, supported and provided with opportunities to achieve academically and to develop as a young person.

Within our distinctive ethos we provide your child with opportunities, interventions and watch them thrive. We will continue to build upon solid foundations as an academy rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED. Regional champions in sports, poetry, photography and performing arts are just some examples of how your child will develop those crucial ‘soft skills’ needed to flourish in an ever changing world.

Parents are choosing Beacon Academy with the knowledge that not only is their child known as an individual and supported but academic progress is also at the heart of our provision.

Ultimately our students will leave as fully rounded young people, who in addition to their qualifications and references can present portfolios evidencing wider skills. This can range from building a rocket car to being an award winning member of a stage crew. Beacon Academy students, like the school itself, will have a Unique Selling point which makes them stand out from the crowd.

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