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Reading Intervention Lead

Hamstead Hall Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 1HL

This job expired on 8 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,254.00 - £33,699.00 Annually (FTE) Support Staff Grade 3- Actual Salary £ 21,310-£26,350

Reading Intervention Lead job summary

Location: Hamstead Hall Academy
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Support Staff Grade 3

We are seeking a passionate and driven Reading Intervention Lead to champion reading across the academy and support pupils in achieving age-appropriate reading standards.

About the role

You will lead the development and delivery of a coherent, whole-school approach to reading, with a particular focus on supporting Key Stage 3 students. Working closely with senior leaders, curriculum teams and the library, you will:

• Identify pupils who need support using a range of data (e.g. SATs, NGRT, CAT4 and internal assessments)
• Design and deliver targeted, high-impact reading interventions
• Monitor progress and adapt strategies to ensure rapid improvement in reading age
• Lead diagnostic assessments to pinpoint barriers to reading
• Support the delivery of guided reading programmes across the academy
• Provide training and model excellent practice for staff
• Champion reading across the school, promoting a culture where literacy is at the heart of learning

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for reading and improving outcomes for young people
• Believes every pupil can succeed, regardless of background
• Has strong analytical skills and is confident using data to inform practice
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
• Can build positive relationships with students, staff and families
• Is an effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Works collaboratively but can also use their initiative

A GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C or above is essential.

Why join us?

At Hamstead Hall Academy, you will be part of a supportive and ambitious team committed to delivering excellent education for all. You will have the opportunity to:

• Make a real impact on students’ literacy and life chances
• Work alongside experienced leaders and practitioners
• Access professional development, including training in reading and phonics
• Contribute to a key strategic priority for the academy

Wellbeing Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme
• Retail, leisure, and lifestyle discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care contributions
• Healthcare initiatives including flu vaccinations

Safeguarding

Hamstead Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in its academies. All academies follow a rigorous selection process to screen out and discourage unsuitable applicants. We require all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Before appointment, you will be required 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.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity makes us stronger, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Apply now

If you are passionate about improving literacy and want to be part of a school where reading is a priority, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage you come and have a look at our trust, For further details or to arrange an informal visit to see the academy please contact HR- HR@hamsteadhall.com

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

“Hamstead Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates”.

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About Hamstead Hall Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hamstead Hall Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hamstead-hall-academy

Hamstead Hall Academy is a successful, heavily oversubscribed 11 – 18 Academy in Birmingham with excellent, highly committed staff. Hamstead Hall Academy is a vibrant, dynamic, and interactive Academy for students of all abilities where achievement is at the heart of everything we do.
We are very proud to be a comprehensive and diverse academy serving our local community.
Our Mission Statement, “Success for All Through Hard Work and Harmony” supports our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do. Student and staff wellbeing are highly valued at Hamstead Hall Academy.
Our ‘5 Ps – Pathway to Success’ are the values that underpin our work with students and the standards we set.
PRIDE – PERSISTENCE – PATIENCE – PREPARATION - PROGRESS

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