Reading Leader
Eastern Multi Academy Trust, King's Lynn, PE30 4QG21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,537 to £33,699
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Opportunity
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Reading Leader to join our dedicated team. Thisexciting newrole at King’s Lynn Academyhastwo main responsibilities.
Firstly, toestablisha strong culture of reading across the academy, which encourages all pupils to recognise the value and joys of reading. This will include overseeing a welcoming and well-resourced library at the heart of the school, whilst leading a range of other opportunities for pupils to positively engage with reading. This will be achieved by promoting competitions to incentivise and reward reading, organising eventsto celebratea diverse range of interesting stories, and fostering partnerships with relevant organisations in the wider communityto further pupils’ experience of reading.
Secondly, to coordinate programmes to improvepupils’readingproficiency. This will involve the administration of testing, analysis of results, and the planning of tailored interventions to effectively target pupils’ needs and develop their reading skills. This work will contribute to theacademy’sbroader ambition of ensuring all pupils are able to read to theexpectedstandard of their age andfully access the world around them.
The Reading Leader will work in collaboration with colleagues across the school, such as the Head of English, to meet these responsibilities
About You
- Qualified to Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE A-C or equivalent)
- Relevant course to support learninge.gNVQ3 relevant library and information qualifications or equivalent experience
- Previousexperience in the operation of organisational and administrative procedures including excellent ICT skills
- Proven experience working in an educational environment
- Previousexperience working with students and meeting theirparticular needsand requirements
- Flexible and adaptable to undertake varied duties
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Ability to relate to different ages and abilities
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:
- A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
- High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
- A highly trained team to support learning.
- Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
- Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
- Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
- Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Eastern Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the Eastern Multi Academy Trust website. Here you will find information on our academies as well as key trust documents that we hope you will find useful, through the links above.
We are proud of every one of our children and colleagues for their hard work and commitment to Transforming Lives, Transforming Communities. We believe that schools should be at the heart of the communities that they serve and play their part in ensuring that all children receive a great education to allow them to take their place in the world of work or further study.
Formed in 2017, we exist for the benefit of the children and the communities that we serve across West Norfolk, Breckland (Norfolk) and Brandon (Suffolk). We currently support 12 schools ranging from Infant academies through to our Secondary academy in King’s Lynn, and have a track record in supporting schools to achieve success for their children.
Our academies promote effective learning through inspirational teaching to improve academic standards. We are proud that all of our academies have reaped the benefit of being part of our Trust and have demonstrated significant improvement.
Arranging a visit to Eastern Multi Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk.
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