Reading Ambassador

Venerable Bede Church of England Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0SX

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31st December 2027
• Pay scale: NJC SCP 8-11

What skills and experience we're looking for

The suitable candidate should be enthusiastic, organised and welcoming.

The successful candidate should have:

• Excellent communication skills
• A positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability
• High expectations of self and others
• Work well as part of a team

If so, we would really welcome your application.

What the school offers its staff

In return you will receive:

• A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation
• The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role
• Continuous professional development
• A range of Trust initiatives that improve wellbeing. Current initiatives include an annual wellbeing day.
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee welfare and benefits package including:

• 24-hour GP access
• Nurse support service
• Mental health services, including stress management, mental health first aid training and bereavement support
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Counselling Services
• Physiotherapy
• Financial wellbeing coaching
• Maternity and Paternity support
• Menopause support
• Access to useful wellbeing resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle savings including discounts on shops, food and drink and days out

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Reading Ambassador Application Pack May 2026.pdf - 763 KB (opens in new tab)

NLLT Application Form.docx - 89.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 843 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Venerable Bede Church of England Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@nllt.co.uk
• Phone number: 0191 5947033
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/venerable-bede-church-of-england-academy

Arranging a visit to Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@nllt.co.uk.

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